Financial Aid Events
Welcome to the Financial Aid Events page! Here you will find information and registration links for our Financial Aid Navigator Series events that offer incoming and currently enrolled students the chance to receive one-on-one assistance from our team and help educate you in all things Financial Aid.
In addition to our Navigator Series, you'll also find links to future Tech Events that the Office of Financial Aid plans to attend, as well as recordings of our previous events. Click the links below for more information!
Financial Aid Navigator Tech Events Event Recordings
We'll update this page regularly to keep you in the know about upcoming Financial Aid and other Tech hosted events, so feel free to bookmark this page for easy access!
The Financial Aid Navigator Series
Our Navigator Series events are designed to educate current and incoming students on the ins and outs of Financial Aid, including the FAFSA process, financial literacy, and paying for college.
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships' Fall 2025 Early Bird Tour
When: October 23, 2025 from 5:30PM-7:00PM or 7:00PM-8:30PM
Where: Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room, on Tech's Campus
Get a head start on your financial aid by joining us at our annual Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships' Early Bird Tour, where new, returning, and prospective students have a chance to meet and work with our team to prepare for the coming 2026-2027 school year! Plus, those who attend have a chance to win Tech swag and other AWESOME prizes!
Below is a list of processes our team can help you complete at our Tour: 
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Creating a FSA ID on studentaid.gov (for both students and parents) and completing your 26/27 FAFSA
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Registering for TSAC Portal on tn.gov
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Accessing Tech Express for the first time and providing an introduction to financial aid related systems
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Applying to Tennessee Tech, with help from Admissions staff members
The Early Bird Tour is open to all interested students and family members, so feel free to register or drop by!
Register for Your Time Slot Now
For those joining us, please consult the below information concerning documentation you may need to bring with you to register and complete your 26/27 FAFSA.
If you require assistance with creating a FSA ID/TSAC account, please have:
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an email account you can utilize to register (non-school issued address is preferred)
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birth date information
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memorize or a bring a copy of your social security number
If you need to access your Tech Express account for the first time, please have:
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your Tennessee Tech-issued email address and
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your Tech-issued T-number
If you have been recently admitted, you can find both on your Admission announcement email!
For FAFSA completion, students and/or parents should bring copies of their 2024 tax return forms.
For questions about The Early Bird Tour, registration, or recommended documentation, please email financialaid@tntech.edu.
Tennessee Tech Events
Along with the Navigator Series, our Financial Aid Team will also be available at a number of Tennessee Tech Events for interested and recently admitted students!
Check back soon for updated Fall 2025 Events!
Event Recordings
In this section you will find recordings of our most recent events that you may have missed. Feel free to view!
Spring 2025 Guiding Flight Presentation & Q&A Recording
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