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Prepare for your future with valuable insights from the Tennessee State Board of Education. The ACT benchmarks are crucial for all students, aligning college readiness with workforce requirements. Whether aiming for a 2-year or 4-year college, the Tennessee Lottery Scholarships can significantly reduce tuition costs. Learn about HOPE scholarships and other awards available based on GPA and household income. Start exploring your options today to make education more affordable and accessible.
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Your ACT Scores Can Pay Your Wayto College Prepared by the Staff at the State Board of Educationwww.state.tn.us/sbe Lottery Scholarships
Contact Information • art.fuller@state.tn.us • tim.zeidner@state.tn.us • Research AssociatesState Board of Education
ACT BENCHMARKS The ACT Benchmarksare important for ALL Students, whether you intend to go to college or straight to the workforce Ready for College = Ready for Workforce Training
Readiness Benchmarks • ACT’s research has found that the skills required to be ready for college are the SAME SKILLS required to succeed and advance in the career and technical workforce.http://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/ReadinessBrief.pdf
ACT SUBJECT ACT (Grade 11-12) PLAN (Grade 10) EXPLORE (Grade 8-9) English 18 15 13 Algebra 22 19 17 Social Science 21 17 15 Biology 24 21 20 ACT Readiness Benchmarks
Median Annual Salary Source: Education Pays 2004, College Board
Additional Career Wages Compared to Only High School Diploma Doctorate Doctorate Master’s Bachelor’s Master’s Associates Bachelor’s Associate’s Source: Analysis Based on Education Pays 2004, College Board
Helping Students Attend 2-year and 4-year colleges Lottery Scholarships
Can be used at in-state public and private higher education institutions. Lottery Scholarships
4 Year: Over 78% Tuition Reduction 2 Year: Over 83% Tuition Reduction 21 ACTor3.0 GPA HOPE Scholarship
Over 97% Tuition Reduction 29 ACT And 3.75 GPA HOPE + Assembly Merit Award
4 Year: Over 98% Tuition Reduction 2 Year: Covers 100% of Tuition 21 ACT or 3.0 GPA HOPE + Aspire Award Aspire award – For students from households with an adjusted gross income below $36,000
4 Year: Over 51% Tuition Reduction 2 Year: Over 72% Tuition Reduction 18 – 20 ACT and 2.75 GPA HOPE Access Grant Access Grant – For students from households with an adjusted gross income below $36,000
Lottery Scholarships in TN • General Assembly Merit • $5,000= 4,000 + 1,000 • HOPE Scholarship • 4,000(4-year) • 2,000(2-year) • HOPE + Aspire Award • $5,500 = 4,000 (4-year) + 1,500 • $3,500= 2,000 (2-year) + 1,500 • HOPE Access Grant • $2,750(4-year) • $1,750(2-Year)
www.collegepaystn.com www.finaid.org Important Websites