Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)

Whether you’re seeking to enter the workforce for the first time, looking to build new skills, or changing careers altogether, choosing to attend a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) is a smart and cost-effective choice for achieving your career goals. A diploma or certification at a TCATs is most likely tuition-free through programs like Pell, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grants, Tennessee Promise, and Tennessee Reconnect. With 24 colleges statewide with 424 teaching locations and over 70 career-focused programs developed alongside business and industry partners, TCATs are a flexible and convenient option that delivers practical, hands-on training and programs aligned to meet the needs of Tennessee’s most in-demand industries.

Tuition Freedom

In 2014, Tennessee created the Tennessee Promise program for students graduating from Tennessee high schools. Through this innovative program, graduating seniors in our state can qualify for a last-dollar scholarship to cover all mandatory tuition and fees at any community or technical college for up to two years. And with the recent passage of Tennessee Reconnect, the same opportunity will now be available for adults who would like to return to school to earn their degree or certificate and improve their career prospects. Tuition-free means the freedom to pursue your dreams of a better future for yourself and your family.