Dual Enrollment Grant FAQs

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I qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant. Will the dual enrollment courses I take affect my HOPE Scholarship in any way?

No. Students who participate in the Dual Enrollment Grant program will not have their HOPE Scholarship impacted in any way.

If I am enrolled in dual enrollment courses at two different institutions, can I receive the Dual Enrollment Grant at both institutions?

Yes. However, you will be required to complete a Consortium Agreement form for both institutions. Check with your Primary institution for more details regarding the Consortium Agreement form. Dual Enrollment Grant funds will be disbursed to the Primary institution for use at both institutions.

I am enrolled in a home school program; may I qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant?

Yes. Students who are residents of TN and enrolled in a home school program may qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant program.

I am dual enrolled and meet all Dual Enrollment Grant requirements except that I am not a US citizen. Is there an exception for me to qualify?

Yes. Students who have an Alien Registration Number, assigned to them by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services as eligible non-citizens or permanent residents, may qualify.

I want to withdraw from a dual enrollment class, will this affect my Dual Enrollment Grant eligibility next semester?

Withdrawing from a dual enrollment class while receiving the Dual Enrollment Grant after the institution’s defined census date may cause you to become permanently ineligible for the Dual Enrollment Grant program. Before withdrawing from the class, speak with your financial aid representative at the institution in which you are dual enrolled.

I am enrolled in several dual enrollment courses, and I qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant. How many dual enrollment courses may I receive funding for this semester?

Please visit the Dual Enrollment Grant (tn.gov) webpage under the “Eligibility” tab for information about the number of courses for which you can receive funding.

Must I submit a new Dual Enrollment Grant application each semester/year?

Yes. High school students must complete and submit the Dual Enrollment Grant application each academic year by the application deadline dates. If enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year institution, you must apply by September 15 for Fall enrollment, February 1 for Spring enrollment and May 15 for summer enrollment. If enrolled at a TN College of Applied Technology, you must apply by November 1 for Fall enrollment, March 1 for Spring enrollment and May 15 for Summer enrollment.

I am dual enrolled at a different college than the one listed on my Dual Enrollment Grant application. How do I update the institution?

If you enroll at another eligible postsecondary institution, you can transfer the Dual Enrollment Grant on your TSAC Financial Aid Student Portal account. On your account, select the “Transfer Schools” button next to the semester and aid program.

I understand high school Juniors and Seniors may qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant program, but can a high school freshman or sophomore also qualify?

Yes, high school students who have completed the 8^th grade may qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant at a TN College of Applied Technology in pursuit of a certificate program. Students are not eligible to qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant program at a 2-year or 4-year college or university until they are classified by the high school as a junior or senior.

I can no longer access my TSAC Student Portal account. What should I do?

Contact TSAC, if you are unable to access your TSAC Student Portal account.

Where can I go to learn more about all lottery scholarship programs?

Please visit our website to learn more about the lottery scholarship programs and other state aid programs.