This program has been implemented by Haslam, and as a result, more adults are being able to complete degrees that were started and never finished. Not only are they being able to finish the degrees they are also being able to do this with no debt because it, “gives eligible adults the chance to study at a technical college without tuition” (Tamburin). With this information being shared with adults in Tennessee there has been a great response to the program so much so that almost 11,000 have registered throughout the state (Slaby). This is a great response to the program that was created, not only are adults being able to finish the degrees that were never finished it is also a great example for future generations to go to college and get a college degree, and it is improving the state as a whole with a better economy and …show more content…
The programs that have been introduced for the seniors include Tennessee Promise and SAILS. All three of these programs help the students in some way. The SAILS program is a class that students can take to participate in their remedial math classes in high school so they do not have to complete these courses once they are in college (Slaby). The biggest advantage of this class is that once a student has completed this class they do not have to take it in college and they are paying nothing. After students that need the SAILS course, they can also take advantage of the Tennessee Promise program that allows students, “two free years of technical or community college” (Slaby). This is a fantastic program that is helping future generations get the proper education that is soon going to be needed because more and more jobs in the state today are needing a college degree of some kind. So, with the Tennessee Promise, it is allowing students that qualify to attend college and get that degree, where without it they most likely would not be able to attend