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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · TN

Tennessee Higher Education Commission / College for TN

Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant

Tuition assistance for young people with eligible state foster care.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Submit FAFSA and official certification from the Department of Children's Services.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

Tennessee

  • TN

What it offers

Cost of attendance less scholarships, not exceeding tuition/fees; private limited to the comparable public average; up to six years.

Award amount or benefit

Cost of attendance less scholarships, not exceeding tuition/fees; private limited to the comparable public average; up to six years.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

HOPE academic requirements; DCS certification for custody/adoption/guardianship from age 13; entry within four years of secondary school; satisfactory progress.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Summary conditions from official source; review exceptions and renewal applicable to each student.

Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0489

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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