TN Hope – TN Promise – TN Dual Enrollment
TN HOPE Scholarship Requirements
Students graduating from HLA must have their final transcript reviewed by the college or university before HOPE eligibility is established.
For students graduating July 1, 2023 and thereafter, a homeschool student must:
- Achieve a 21 composite score or above on a single test date for the ACT test (or concordant equivalent score on the SAT taken on a single test date) for HOPE Scholarship consideration. The ACT Superscore cannot be used for HOPE Scholarship eligibility.
- If a minimum 21 ACT is not achieved, students may qualify for HOPE by completing at least two (2) dual enrollment classes at an eligible postsecondary institution while enrolled in the home school program totaling at least six (6) semester hours and achieving a minimum 3.0 college GPA in each of the two (2) dual enrollment courses and achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA in all dual enrollment courses attempted.
- GPA for homeschooled students is NOT considered for eligibility for state scholarships.
For more detailed information on TN Scholarships visit these links:
General Assembly Merit Scholarship
- Achieve a minimum 29 ACT or a minimum 1330 SAT, exclusive of the essay and optional subject area battery tests (concordant equivalent score) for GAMS consideration; AND
- Enroll in at least four (4) dual enrollment courses totaling at least twelve (12) semester hours at an eligible postsecondary institution and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0; OR
- Participate in a Governor’s School program, and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; OR
- Take two (2) Advanced Placement (AP) exams and make a score of at least three (3); OR
- Take one (1) College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) test and make a score of at least 55
NOTE: CLEP exams and all DE courses or other qualifying courses/exams must complete and be on the student’s high school transcript BEFORE graduation to qualify.
Is funded by the Tennessee Lottery and administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.
This program provides opportunities for students to begin working toward a college degree, while still pursuing a high school diploma, and encourages post-secondary education and the acceleration of post-secondary attainment. Read more about the TN Dual Enrollment Grants.
Email Katie Voyles with any questions you may have.
- TN Promise Important Deadlines (these are mandatory deadlines during the student’s senior year)
- August – Apply for Tennessee Promise scholarship. (Deadline November 1)
- October – Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Deadline March 15)
- By March 1 – Attend first mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering organization. Partnering organizations may conduct meetings much sooner.
- In the spring – Apply to and register for classes at an eligible institution (partnering organizations may recommend applying by February 15).
- Before Start of Term – Complete and submit 8 hours of community service each semester to maintain eligibility for the Tennessee Promise scholarship. The initial community service must be completed and submitted by July 5, 2023. Partnering organizations will assist students in finding community service opportunities in their area.
TN Promise Eligibility and Requirements
Be a TN resident.
Graduate from an eligible high school*, complete a Tennessee homeschool program, OR, prior to reaching 19 years of age, obtain a GED or HiSET diploma.
Then enter your home address so you are sure to be contacted by the correct partnering organization.
Enroll in an eligible college or program and attend full-time in the fall after graduation (students attending a TCAT may enroll the summer following their high school graduation)
Complete the Tennessee Promise application.
When applying for TN Promise – select homeschooled as school type and then Select HLA as your school (school code 431423).
Meet all deadlines and requirements before enrolling.
Contact information for partnering organizations:
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