Title III Programs
Serving Tennessee State University
Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is a federally funded program designed to support the infrastructure of Colleges and Universities and other institutions serving a high percentage of needy students. Tennessee State University receives over $14 million annually to strengthen various academic programs, administrative operations, and student services.
Tennessee State University receives the following 3 grants: FUTURE Act, HBGI, and HBCU.
- The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act was passed in 2019 by legislation to help simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and eliminate paperwork for income-driven student loan repayment plans. Projects funded under the FUTURE Act aid in addressing the retention, persistence, and graduation needs of all first-generation students at Tennessee State University.
- The Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGI) Program provides grants to assist institutions in establishing and strengthening their endowment funds, academic resources and student services so that they may continue to participate in fulfilling the goal of equality of educational opportunity in graduate education.
- The Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program provides grants to assist in strengthening academic, administrative, and fiscal capabilities. The initiatives at Tennessee State Univeristy include expanding access to academic resources, improving advising and tutoring services, supporting faculty and staff development, and integrating technology and global perspectives into teaching and learning. By aligning these efforts with strategic goals, the program promotes student retention, career readiness, and continuous institutional improvement.
The university receives Title III funding from the U.S. Department of Education in five-year cycles. Annual funding is based on a Phase I Report indicating the number of graduates, the number of Pell grant recipients, and the number of students attending graduate or professional school.
