Revised Non-Traditional Students HOPE Program

• Age 25 as an entering freshman or not enrolled for at least two (2) years after last attending any postsecondary institution.

• Attempt 12 semester hours at an eligible postsecondary institution with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

• If the student does not have at least a cumulative 2.75 GPA at 12 semester hours, the student may be eligible for HOPE at 24 semester hours with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

• If student does not have at least a cumulative 2.75 at 12, 24, or 48 semester hours, the student may be eligible for HOPE if the student meets the minimum requirements at 72 semester hours and those at subsequent semesters thereafter (see continuation requirements)

• Once a recipient of the HOPE, the non-traditional student shall maintain the minimum continuation requirements for HOPE as all other HOPE recipients.

• Terminating events for non-traditional students are student earns a baccalaureate degree, or the sum of the number of years of enrollment equals five years.

• Non-traditional students are not eligible for Aspire or Merit lottery scholarships.

Continuation Requirements

Pending

Helping Heroes Grant

Pending

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