Current UT Promise Students

Maintaining UT Promise

To maintain eligibility for UT Promise, students must complete the following requirements:

• Be a full-time, continuously enrolled student
• Maintain the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
• Complete the FAFSA annually
• Complete and submit 8 hours of community service every semester prior to each semester
• Complete a mentor reflection survey and continue meeting with your UT Promise mentor, if matched.
• Students must submit an agreement form to their campus financial aid office by the designated freeze date to qualify for the UT Promise scholarship. This form will be provided to students by their institution’s financial aid (OneStop) office.

Giving Back Through Service

The University of Tennessee has a strong history and culture of serving others. UT Promise students are required to complete 8 hours of community service each semester to remain eligible for UT Promise. Volunteer activities must meet all three of the following criteria to count toward your community service hours for UT Promise:

1. Meet a community need that directly benefits the larger public or external community beyond your campus
2. Be offered through organizations such as a nonprofit, government agency, not-for-profit school, mutual aid organization, not-for-profit healthcare organization or campus-approved projects
3. Be non-compensated

Community Service Deadlines

Spring semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Spring semester, service hours must be completed and submitted between June 2 – Dec. 1. 

Fall semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Fall semester, service hours must be completed and submitted between Dec. 2 – June 1. 

No additional service hours are required if you are taking Summer or Winter short-term courses.

Campus Details: Service Tracking, Financial Aid

To help you stay on track with your campus-specific UT Promise requirements, here you’ll find important details about financial aid, community service obligations, and contact information for your campus representative.

Starting in Fall 2025, UT Promise will shift to a campus-based mentorship model. Each campus will take the lead in connecting students with mentors, with continued support from the UT System Office. We’ll share more updates as we approach the 2025–2026 academic year.