Important Changes to the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship

A student may receive the HOPE Scholarship until the first of the following

Terminating Events:

  • A student has earned an advanced degree or meets graduation requirements and does not reapply, or

  • Effective with the start of the 2022-23 academic year, completion of all academic course requirements related to the declared eligible program of study will represent the student earning the advanced degree.

  • Five years have passed from the date of initial enrollment at any postsecondary institution.

A student with a documented medical condition who is certified by a licensed physician to only be able to enroll part-time may appeal to TSAC for an extension to the five-year limit if the student continues to meet all applicable academic and non-academic requirements for the HOPE Scholarship and 10 year have not passed since the student’s initial enrollment at a postsecondary institution.

Summer School Eligibility:

  • You may be eligible for your lottery scholarship for summer terms.
  • Summer awards will be the same amount as awards for fall and spring terms.