May 1 is Deadline for Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Applications
For release: April 16, 2004
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey

The deadline is less than two weeks away for students to apply for the new statewide HOPE Scholarship, funded by the Tennessee Lottery. May 1 is the deadline for high school graduates and current college students to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for the HOPE Scholarship.

Students who qualify for HOPE Scholarships could receive up to $3,000 per year for attendance at four-year institutions, $1,500 a year for attendance at two-year institutions. The exact amount will depend on revenue generated by lottery ticket sales. Eligibility depends on student grades and other requirements.

The scholarship may be used at any Tennessee public college or university, or any Tennessee private college or university that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The award is renewable for three years if the recipient maintains the required grade point average.

The FAFSA is available on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov

For eligibility requirements or additional information, call 1-800-342-1663 or go online to www.state.tn.us/tsac

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