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Office of Financial Assistance
1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760

1-800-678-9061 (Toll Free)
865-471-3247 (Office)
865-471-2035 (Fax)

financialaid@cn.edu (Email)


FAFSA Information

To complete the FAFSA application online, click here.

C-N FAFSA Code: 003481



 


 

 

Applying for scholarships and grants from Carson-Newman is an easy process!  Below, you will find the steps for applying for most scholarships available to C-N Students.

 

Steps to Apply for Financial Assistance:

Step 1 - Gain Acceptance to Carson-Newman
Apply Online
Check Application Status
 
Step 2 - Prior to Dec. 15: Submit C-N 4caster
               After Jan. 1: Submit FAFSA
Download C-N 4caster: Freshman or Transfers
FAFSA Website
 
Step 3 - Search Other C-N Scholarships
Other C-N Scholarships (ex. Music, Bonner, Minority, etc.)
 
Step 4 - Receive C-N Award Letter
 
 
Step 5 - Commit to C-N
Return your C-N Award Letter and Enrollment Deposit.
 

Detailed Steps:

Step 1) Gain Acceptance to Carson-Newman - All students must apply and be officially accepted to Carson-Newman before financial assistance can be offered.  Your application for admission is also your application for the C-N Award which is based on a student's reported GPA. To apply for admission to Carson-Newman, click here.

 

Step 2) Prior to Dec. 15: Submit C-N 4caster/After Jan. 1: Submit Fafsa - Students who apply for Fall Acceptance can submit the C-N 4caster to receive their C-N Early Award Letter.  After January 1st, students must file the FAFSA.  By filing either the C-N 4caster or FAFSA, students can expect their C-N Award Letter in approximately two weeks.  However if you have been selected for a process called verification, your award letter will be completed after you have submitted requested information.  Several scholarships are awarded on a First-Come, First-Served basis, so you need apply early and submit requested information in a timely fashion.

 

Step 3) Submit Applications/Tryout for Other C-N General Scholarships - Check out the C-N General Scholarships homepage to see a listing of other C-N Scholarships that can be added to your C-N Award Letter.  There are scholarships such as the Bonner Scholars Program and the Minority Scholarship that require separate applications.  Music, Cheerleading, Dance Team, and Athletics are just a sample listing of departments offering scholarships.  A complete listing of C-N General Scholarships are found under the scholarship section of this website. 

 

Step 4) Receive Your C-N Award Letter - Shortly after you submit either the C-N 4caster or the FAFSA, C-N will send your official Award Letter.  Students have approximately 3 weeks to accept the award, as the scholarships are only guaranteed for that period.

 

Step 5) Commit to Carson-Newman - Once a student receives their C-N Award Letter, they have up to 3 weeks to sign the Award Letter and return to the Office of Financial Assistance.  Scholarships are only guaranteed to students who officially commit to Carson-Newman  (First Choice Scholarships can be void if allotted amount is given before you submit back your Award Letter; it is imperative that you submit your Award Letter ASAP to ensure First Choice Scholarships).  By sending in the Enrollment Deposit and C-N Intent Form, students secure their scholarship offers and reserve a spot in the incoming class.

 

 

Questions?

Contact our office Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. 

Phone: (865) 471-3247

Toll Free: 1-800-678-9061

E-Mail: admitme@cn.edu

*Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to continue to receive awards.  Scholarship programs and award amounts are subject to change.  All institutional aid is designed for students enrolled in full-time, day, traditional, undergraduate study.  Applications received after May 1st will be awarded based on availability of funds.  Necessary adjustments to financial aid will be made at the end of each drop/add period.