State officials warn of potential $20 million lottery scholarship funding shortfall
Explosive program growth and a drop in lottery revenues prompted Tennessee Higher Education Commission officials to warn state lawmakers of a projected shortfall in funding for Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship programs.
Expansion of Tennessee’s HOPE Scholarship finding support in state committee
Legislation to make the HOPE Scholarship accessible to graduate students received support from two key education leaders in the State House on Monday.
Bill would open the HOPE scholarship to students seeking a master’s degree
Tennessee students may soon be able to use their HOPE Scholarship to obtain a master’s or other advanced degree.Legislation filed earlier this month by State Representative William Lamberth and State Senator Bo Watson would open the scholarship program to students who’ve completed their first baccalaureate degree early.