Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1540 - Higher Education Commission
Chapter 1540-01-13 - Public Higher Education Fee Discounts for Children of State Employees
Section 1540-01-13-.02 - ELIGIBILITY
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) For a student to be eligible for a fee discount under this chapter, the student must meet all of the following criteria:
(2) An eligible student may enroll in any number of courses up to and including full-time study.
(3) Eligibility for a discount will be based on the employment status of the state employee and the age of the child on the first day of classes for the term as determined by the institution. A change in employment status or the child's age after the first day of classes will affect eligibility for the discount only for subsequent terms.
(4) At the time of enrollment, the eligible student must complete a Public Higher Education Fee Discount form, published by the Commission, certifying eligibility to receive a tuition discount. Forms are available at the institutions or at the Commission's website www.tn.gov/thec. Completed forms must be submitted directly to the enrolling institution for processing and approval. The Commission does not accept, process, or approve Public Higher Education Fee Discount forms. Institutions may develop appropriate procedures to facilitate the efficient processing of forms submitted by students.
(5) Public Higher Education Fee Discount forms must be signed by the eligible student and:
Authority: T.C.A. § 8-50-115.