What are the requirements for the TN HOPE Scholarship?

I'm a high school junior looking to understand the requirements for the TN HOPE Scholarship as I plan for college. Are there specific GPA or test score requirements I should be aware of? Any advice would be appreciated!

The TN HOPE Scholarship is designed to help students from Tennessee attend in-state colleges. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility criteria:

Grade Point Average (GPA):

A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for Tennessee high school students graduating from an eligible high school. The GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale.

ACT/SAT Scores:

The scholarship also requires a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT (1060 on SAT), unless the student graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and is in the top 10 percent or top two students of their class, in which the student would become eligible solely based on class rank.

Residency:

To be eligible, you should be a Tennessee resident, which is defined as living in Tennessee for at least one year prior to the start of the scholarship program.

Enrollment:

You should also enroll in a Tennessee postsecondary institution within 16 months of graduating from an eligible high school or homeschool program.

It's worth noting that the scholarship is renewable, but requires students to maintain a 2.75 GPA after 24 and 48 attempted hours, and a 3.0 GPA thereafter.

Also, take into account the maximum amounts that the HOPE Scholarship provides: $2,250 per full-time semester as a freshman and sophomore and $2,850 per full-time semester as a junior and senior.

Finally, be aware there are deadlines. The FAFSA should be completed by September 1 for fall enrollment and by March 1 for spring enrollment.

Good luck with your preparations, and I hope the TN Hope Scholarship helps you achieve your educational goals!