Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships

The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program is intended to provide financial awards to offset costs associated with pursuing an associate or Baccalaureate degree in an eligible postsecondary institution. Tennessee Technological University currently participates in four of the five scholarships funded by the net proceeds of the Tennessee Education Lottery. Initial award amounts are for full-time students in the 2004-2005 academic year, which will be disbursed in two equal payments between fall and spring semesters.

General HOPE Scholarship Requirements

The base scholarship in the amount of $3,000 is awarded to students enrolled in a program leading to a associates or baccalaureate degree at a four year institution who meet the specified requirements.

Every potential Lottery Recipient must:

• Be a Tennessee resident for one year as of May 1 of the year immediately preceding enrollment in an eligible postsecondary institution

• Submit the FAFSA

• Be admitted to an eligible postsecondary institution

• Comply with United States Selective Service system requirements for registration if requirements are applicable to the student

• Be in compliance with federal drug-free rules and laws for receiving financial assistance

• Meet each qualification relating to the relevant Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship award

• Not be in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or Tennessee educational loan

• Not owe a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Tennessee student financial aid program

• Not be incarcerated

Page revised: 3/20/06

Tennessee Tech University Lottery Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 5076
Cookeville, TN 38505
Phone: (931) 372-3076 or (800) 268-0236 FAX: (931) 372-6309
Questions or Comments, please e-mail Lottery Coordinator, Adriane King