At King, we strive to ensure your education is affordable. Learn about your financial aid options and how to best finance your degree.

About Financial Aid

Students wishing to start an online degree program should apply for financial aid as soon as possible to qualify for all available types of aid. Your financial aid documents must be complete prior to the course launch date, or you must make payment arrangements with the Business Office until financial aid is complete.

Applying for Aid

To apply for financial aid, complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Our school code is 003496.

• We encourage you to fill out your FAFSA when you apply for admission. The FAFSA is available October 1 each year.
• Once our financial aid office receives your completed FFSA and confirmation of your acceptance into your selected program from the admissions office, our financial aid counselors will determine your financial aid eligibility.
• You will receive an email with a link to the Financial Aid Portal where you will view your financial aid award offer and details about the types of aid that you are eligible to receive.

Contact Financial Aid

If you have questions, contact the King University Financial Aid Office at 423.652.4725 or email us at financialaid@king.edu.

Scholarships and Grants

TN Hope Scholarship

For full-time enrollment at a four-year school, TN Hope provides $2,250 per semester as a freshman and sophomore, and $2,850 per semester as a junior and senior.

To be eligible for HOPE funds, you must file your FAFSA by September 1 for fall term, March 1 for spring term, and May 1 for summer term.

Must be a Tennessee resident as classified by the Tennessee Board of Regents, and maintain continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress

Criteria for Entering Freshmen:

• Graduate from an eligible high school in Tennessee
• Achieve a minimum 21 ACT or 1060 SAT OR have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Enroll within 16 months following high school graduation
• Homeschooled students may qualify with a minimum 21 ACT or by completing at least two dual enrollment classes totaling at least 6 semester hours and achieving a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA (and 3.0 in each course)

Criteria for Non-Traditional Hope:

• Be an independent student as determined by the FAFSA and enroll in a baccalaureate degree program at an eligible 4-year postsecondary institution
• Have an adjusted gross income of $36,000 or less on IRS tax form
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 after 12 attempted semester hours or required GPA at subsequent benchmark. Attempted hours and college grades prior to enrollment as a recipient of Non-Traditional Hope are not considered.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)

The TSAA grant is a non-repayable financial aid program which may provide up to $4,000 per year to financially-needy residents of Tennessee. You must file the FAFSA in order to apply for this award. Please note awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis, and due to limited funding, students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 to receive priority consideration.

Criteria:

• Tennessee resident, U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Undergraduate student pursuing their first baccalaureate and enrolled at least half-time at an eligible Tennessee postsecondary institution
• Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA

Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship

Tennessee residents who want to earn their MSW at King can now apply for the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways scholarship, which provides up to $30,000 in tuition aid over a two-year period for those seeking degrees in counseling, psychiatric mental health practice, and more. More details and the portal to apply are available HERE.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance in obtaining the proof of enrollment required for the program application, please contact FINANCIALAID@KING.EDU

Find Additional Sources of Aid

There are a number of additional ways to finance your education:

• Help from your employer: Many employers offer tuition and education benefits for their employees. Check with your employer’s HR office to determine if your company offers tuition benefits or flexible options for adults looking to return to college.
• Investigate financial aid opportunities:
  • From the federal government: The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant, and eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Students may also qualify for federal Direct Loans from the U.S. Department of Education. Subsidized loans have no interest charged while you are in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods. Unsubsidized loans are not based on financial need; interest is charged during all periods, even during the time a student is in school and during grace and deferment periods.. Learn more about federal Pell Grant and Direct Loans for students/parents at StudentAid.gov.
  • From private lenders: Alternative loans are credit-based educational loans available for students who have exhausted all other avenues of financial aid. King University will honor requests to certify alternative loans from any lender of your choice. You may also visit FastChoice to apply with lenders that our students have used over the past three years.