Education, Higher - As enacted, removes various dates by which various reports must be submitted by various entities; makes various changes to the Tennessee student assistance award; requires new and existing transfer pathways to be reviewed on a rotating basis; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to conduct private meetings for certain purposes; makes various other changes related to financial aid and higher education. - Amends TCA Title 43, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 49.

HB 2095 removes certain reporting deadlines for entities involved in higher education. It revises the Tennessee Student Assistance Award program by establishing a minimum financial need threshold of $100 and requiring payments to be directed to institutions before student disbursement. The bill also mandates regular reviews of college transfer pathways and authorizes the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to hold private meetings for specific purposes. These changes primarily affect students seeking financial aid, participating colleges, and state education administrators.