Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University is a 4 Year, Public university located at 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN. Students at Tennessee State University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

Tennessee State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Tennessee State University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Tennessee State University has GI Bill®-approved programs
• Tennessee State University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Tennessee State University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Tennessee State University offers  credit for military
• Tennessee State University does not award credit for the CLEP exam
• Tennessee State University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Tennessee State University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Tennessee State University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Tennessee State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Tennessee State University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Tennessee State University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Tennessee State University does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Tennessee State University is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Tennessee State University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Tennessee State University does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Tennessee State University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Tennessee State University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Tennessee State University's online tuition rates for active military?

Tennessee State University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Tennessee State University offer online degree programs?

No, Tennessee State University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Tennessee State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Tennessee State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.