It’s College Application and Exploration Month in TN! Whether you're dreaming of a four-year university, community college, or a TCAT, now’s the time to take the next step. Visit to explore schools, start applications, & map out your future. #CollegeForTN

🎓September is TN College Application & Exploration Month! Seniors—apply now for the Tennessee Promise scholarship to secure early access to tuition-free opportunities at colleges and technical institutions across the state. 👉#CollegeAppMonthTN #TNPromise.

RT @TNPromise: Explore What’s Possible. College? Career training? Your future starts with exploration! During Explore College & Career week….

Thank you, Chairwoman Scarlett & @Tennessean! ⬇️

“For years, we’ve watched too many young Tennesseans stop short of their potential because the path to college felt too confusing,” shares Tara Scarlett, @ScarlettFndt CEO. #TNDirectAdmissions means no applications, no fees—just opportunity. #TNDirectAdmit.

RT @taylor_odle: “…the most innovative college access program in the nation.” Aww, shucks — thanks, @CompleteCollege!! 🤗 || @UWMadEducation….

RT @tnAchieves: Ensuring EVERY student has the opportunity for a high-quality education and high-value credential. That’s the goal of @TNHi….

🎓 The 2025 TN College-Going Rate Report is here! The Class of 2024 rate was 56% (down 0.7 pts), but postsecondary enrollment hit a 5-yr high. Big gains at TCATs & UT campuses. Check out more insights + county trends: #HigherEd #TN.

#TNDirectAdmissions is piloting a new way for Tennessee’s Class of 2026 to get into college — faster acceptance, fewer barriers, less stress. Thanks @HigherEdDive for highlighting this exciting step forward for Tennessee students and their path to college.

TN Direct Admissions offers TN’s Class of 2026 automatic acceptance to participating colleges—no long applications or fees, plus early access to financial aid info for select students. Hear from THEC’s Dr. Steven Gentile on @WKRN:

🎓TN high school seniors: The #TNPromise application is open! Apply by Nov. 3, 2025 to get last-dollar tuition at any TN community colleges or TCATs—and to stay eligible for #TNDirectAdmissions. ✅ Free tuition.✅ Fewer barriers.✅ Clear path to college.🔗

Thanks @Forbes!

Tennessee is now among the first states with automatic college admissions—and the first to link it with state-supported & merit-based financial aid. Through #TNDirectAdmissions, 41K students will get acceptance letters this fall—no forms, no fees, just a clear path to college.

RT @tnAchieves: COLLEGE IS FOR YOU. YOU ARE COLLEGE MATERIAL. This is the idea behind @TNHigherEd's recent announcement of a pilot to simpl….

A special thank you to @TSUedu for hosting the #TNDirectAdmissions launch event and being part of this game-changing initiative! Your partnership is helping open more doors to college for Tennessee students.

📢College admissions just got easier in TN! With #TNDirectAdmissions, eligible high school seniors will receive automatic offers from participating public & private colleges and TCATs—no application, no fees. Helping more TN students take the next step. 🔗

Happening soon! Tune in at 11AM CT for the live launch of #TNDirectAdmissions. Discover how Tennessee is making it easier for students to take the next step after high school. Don’t miss it! 🎦 

🎉 Big congrats to our very own Amanda Klafehn for receiving the David L. Wright Memorial Award from.@SHEEOed! Amanda’s leadership & dedication to student success have made a lasting impact in TN and beyond. Read more in our latest release:

RT @SHEEOed: The David L. Wright Memorial Award recipient is Amanda Klafehn, Chief Strategy Officer at the @TNHigherEd. Congratulations Ama….

Big news! 🎉 Tennessee has been selected as one of just 12 states to join @LuminaFound’s #FutureReadyStates initiative. This means stronger short-term workforce training programs that connect Tennesseans with in-demand jobs. Learn more: