About HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded)
Tennessee's most popular scholarship! Up to $5,700/year for eligible students at TN colleges and universities ($2,250/semester freshman/sophomore, $2,850/semester junior/senior). Funded by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Based on academic achievement, not income.
How to Apply in Tennessee
- Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov
- Apply for HOPE through TSAC at tn.gov/collegepays
- Must be a TN resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Need a 21 ACT score or 3.0 GPA for eligibility
- Up to $2,250/semester as freshman/sophomore, $2,850/semester as junior/senior
- Must attend an eligible TN institution
Documents You May Need
- FAFSA completion
- High school transcript or GPA
- ACT/SAT scores
- Proof of TN residency
Contact & Official Links
Phone: 1-800-342-1663
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How much is HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded) worth?
HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded): Up to $5,700/year. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$475 per month.
HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded): Up to $5,700/year. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$475 per month.
How do I apply for HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded) in Tennessee?
To apply: Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Apply for HOPE through TSAC at tn.gov/collegepays. Must be a TN resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. You can also call 1-800-342-1663. Official website: https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/tennessee-hope-scholarship.html
To apply: Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Apply for HOPE through TSAC at tn.gov/collegepays. Must be a TN resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. You can also call 1-800-342-1663. Official website: https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/tennessee-hope-scholarship.html
Who qualifies for HOPE Scholarship (Lottery-Funded)?
Tennessee's most popular scholarship! Up to $5,700/year for eligible students at TN colleges and universities ($2,250/semester freshman/sophomore, $2,850/semester junior/senior). Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Tennessee's most popular scholarship! Up to $5,700/year for eligible students at TN colleges and universities ($2,250/semester freshman/sophomore, $2,850/semester junior/senior). Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.