Application Process

To apply for Vocational Recovery Assistance, the applicant must meet the above eligibility requirements and shall: (1) Complete the Form and submit it to the Program. (2) At the Administrator’s discretion, register with the Division of Workforce Services of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Program may also require additional vocational assessments upon the request of the Fund Allocation Committee and approval of the Administrator. (3) Complete an eligibility interview, either in person or over the phone with a representative of the Program. (4) Upon receipt of an Award Letter from the Program, successfully register for coursework or training required for a degree, diploma or certificate at an eligible educational institution.