Bill > HB1518

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow students who initially did not qualify for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship as a new college student because of their high school grades or ACT scores to become eligible for the scholarship later as a transfer student, provided they meet specific criteria. These criteria include fulfilling general HOPE scholarship requirements, enrolling in an eligible college within six months of earning an associate degree or certificate as a Tennessee Promise scholarship recipient, maintaining eligibility for the Tennessee Promise scholarship throughout their initial college studies, and achieving a final overall college grade point average of at least 3.0. The Tennessee HOPE scholarship is a state financial aid program designed to help students pay for college, and the Tennessee Promise scholarship is a program that provides free tuition at community colleges and technical schools for eligible high school graduates. This change aims to provide another pathway for students to receive financial assistance for higher education.

Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1518&ga=114