East Tennessee State University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will host its annual Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the ballroom located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. Current and prospective college students and their families are invited to attend and receive free in-person support while submitting the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2027-28 FAFSA and ETSU’s General Scholarship Application open for the next academic year (fall 2027, summer 2028, and spring 2028) on Oct. 1.