Tennessee is currently the number one sate for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion in the nation.
Over the last year, the Tennessee Higher Education (THEC) released data showing that there is an increase in FAFSA-filing rates among Tennessee Promise applicants.
The state also is number one in the nation as they lead with the most amount of financial aid awarded per student, awarding $500 million annually in financial aid to Tennessee, according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO).