FAST modernization and controls
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Access, Academics, and Student Success Committee | State of TennesseeTennessee- Detected
- Nov 5, 2026
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
The July 22, 2026 Audit Committee review of the Financial Aid System of Tennessee (FAST) said the system had moved from vendor-supported software to internal operations and that modernization efforts were ongoing. The audit highlighted maintenance, cybersecurity, staffing, and infrastructure needs. This is a concrete technology operations signal tied to a major financial aid platform.
It suggests continuing investment and support work, but the excerpt does not show a new award.
- Meeting date
- November 5, 2026
- Agency
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission Access, Academics, and Student Success Committee | State of Tennessee
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