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Your homeschool experience has prepared you to think independently and pursue knowledge with purpose. At Tennessee Wesleyan, we proudly welcome homeschool students. This page provides helpful information to guide you through our admissions process.

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The first step? Apply!

Every college journey begins with an application, and we are so excited that you are considering Tennessee Wesleyan! We highly encourage you to apply to TWU after you complete your junior year of high school. Our online application is easy to complete, and our admissions team is available to answer any questions along the way. 

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Want to see TWU for yourself? Schedule a visit and meet the team!

Led by a TWU student ambassador, campus visits are all encompassing and personal and give prospective students the opportunity to feel the Bulldog spirit that lives within every building and around every corner. Personalize your day by choosing what activities you’d like to experience and tailor your tour to the exact places you want to visit. 

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Dual Enrollment is a great way to start earning college credit NOW!

Dual Enrollment is when high school students take college courses, online or on the TWU campus, while still in high school. Students choose to take classes through Dual Enrollment to earn college credits, as well as to learn what it is like to be in the college environment. The exciting news?The Dual Enrollment Grant (DEG) through the state of Tennessee covers the cost of a student’s first five dual enrollment courses at Tennessee Wesleyan University. For courses 6-10, the DEG provides $100 per credit hour, making each three-hour course cost $213.

Check out our Dual Enrollment page to learn more about the process and the available classes: Dual Enrollment | Tennessee Wesleyan University

Affording college isn't near
as scary as you probably think.

The sticker price of a college education can often feel pretty overwhelming, but at TWU, the vast majority of students do not pay the full tuition cost. In fact, 100% of incoming traditional undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid! That means there’s a good chance a TWU education is within your reach. Check out the information below to find the next steps in making your dream become a reality.

It is important to note that at TWU, we do not have a deadline on submitting college exam test scores, so you can take the ACT, SAT, or CLT as many times as you would like until you officially enter college. Increasing your score may increase your scholarship amounts!

FAFSA

Who doesn’t love free money? That’s EXACTLY what the FAFSA is! If you are a rising senior, plan on filling out the FAFSA in October. Make sure to use TWU’s code: 003525.

The FAFSA is required for all scholarships.

Merit Scholarships

TWU merit awards are scholarships based on you high school credentials, including your GPA and ACT scores. The value of your merit award may vary based on these credentials. Merit awards are renewable as long as you maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in your college coursework. The amounts range from $10,000 – $17,000. 

Full Tuition Scholarships

Tennessee Wesleyan offers two FULL TUITION scholarships per year for incoming freshmen! The Harriet Reeves Neff Scholarship is valued at up to full annual tuition and is for incoming freshman only. The Harriet Reeves Neff Scholarship is Tennessee Wesleyan’s top academic award. This scholarship is designed to reward high school students who have demonstrated academic leadership. A student who has been awarded a Neff Scholarship is not eligible to receive any additional awards offered
by Tennessee Wesleyan University. To be considered for this award, students must submit all application materials by December 31. Contact admissions for an application.
Applicants must:
1. attain a minimum high school grade point average of 3.75 and a composite ACT score of 30 or an SAT score (critical reading and math) of 1390.
2. maintain a 3.25 GPA for the scholarship to be renewed for subsequent years.

TWU Pledge

The TWU Pledge is a last-dollar tuition scholarship that will allow HOPE Scholarship eligible new freshman students with a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less to attend Tennessee Wesleyan University tuition-free! For more information, feel free to reach out to an Admissions Counselor or Financial Aid Counselor who can help you determine eligibility.

 
Independent Scholarships

There are many independent scholarships available online. We highly encourage you to search around for any of these scholarships that you may qualify for! Here are some sites that we recommend:

Search Thousands of Free Scholarships – Scholly Scholarships

Scholarships – General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

Student Scholarships – Tennessee Baptist Foundation

Find College Scholarships – Niche

Top 23 Scholarships for Homeschoolers in February 2026 – Scholarships360

Find Scholarships for College and Trade School | Fastweb

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

The TN HOPE scholarship is available for four years of college. You can earn the HOPE scholarship by either test score (ACT composite score of 21 or SAT 1060) or by completing at least six dual enrollment credits at a Tennessee college with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. For many homeschool families, it is more beneficial to use the HOPE at a four-year institution than it is to use the TN Promise at a two-year institution. The HOPE allows you to receive stackable, renewable scholarships that are not an option for transfers from a community college. Ultimately, the total cost of a four-year college using the HOPE and other freshman scholarships may be very close – if not cheaper – than the cost of attending a community college for free (using the Promise) and then transferring to a four-year institution. 

General Assembly Merit Scholarship

You can earn the GAMS if you score a 29 ACT or 1330 SAT and complete either 4 dual enrollment classes in TN with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or pass one CLEP test before graduation. The GAMS will provide you with another $500 per semester.

Ned McWherter Scholarship

If you have a 32 ACT composite score or 1430 SAT, you are eligible for the Ned McWherter scholarship. You can apply between January 1st and February 15th of your senior year of high school. Recipients are chosen based on test scores, GPA, difficulty level of classes, and leadership activities/experience. You can apply here: Ned McWherter Scholars Program – collegefortn.org

"Tennessee Wesleyan University and homeschooling go hand in hand. I am a former homeschool kid who committed to Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024 after a few years of Dual Enrollment, and let me tell you this: it cannot get any easier for classically educated children to get into this university. I first uncovered TWU when I was faced with the choice between Dual Enrollment programs, and where other programs would take a while to get back, TWU’s Dr. Sharon Brown was an instant mode of outreach who was focused on making my experience as simple as possible. Any form of outreach was answered within hours – even at inconvenient times (sorry, Dr. Brown) -- and it was directed and clear. The Liberal Arts have a strong emphasis at this university, and as a homeschooler, where reading is a massive part of your education, the transition was easy and grew with you. Not only this, but the TWU family is a real thing, and if you are willing to look for opportunities, they will make sure that ends meet. They have made it so that I have been able to travel to Czechia for a cultural trip, St. Louis & Pittsburgh for academic conferences, plays, musicals, and operas for free, and in 2026, I will get to go to both New Orleans and Indiana through the generous help of the TWU family. I cannot say that you will not have moments where you are challenged academically, physically, and spiritually, but as “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17"
Keljan Thomas
TWU Student
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