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Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant

Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$4,000

Application Deadline:

01/09/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant is a state-funded program that provides financial assistance to Tennessee residents who are or have been in foster care and want to pursue higher education. The grant covers tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible public or private postsecondary institution in Tennessee, including community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities.

The amount of the grant may vary depending on the recipient’s financial need and the availability of funds. The Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant is a valuable resource for students who have experienced foster care and are pursuing higher education. It helps to make college more affordable and accessible, which can lead to greater opportunities and a brighter future.

Eligibility Criteria For Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant

The Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant is a program that provides financial assistance to students who were in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and who are enrolled in a Tennessee public college or university.

To be eligible for the Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a Tennessee resident.
  • Have been in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for at least one year after the age of 14.
  • Be enrolled in a Tennessee public college or university.
  • Be under the age of 23 at the time of application submission.
  • Additionally, the applicant must not have been adopted or in legal guardianship prior to the age of 18.

Applicants for the grant are required to submit an application form and provide documentation of their foster care history from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The grant covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to five years of undergraduate study.

The deadline for the Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant application is typically in the fall of each year. Interested applicants can visit the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation website for more information and to obtain the application materials.

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