Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Award Process

(1) On or before June 30 of each year, all eligible high schools shall submit the name, social security number, grade point averages, and highest composite ACT/SAT score on any single test date, for academically eligible students, cumulative through the final semester. Students who graduate from summer school shall have their information reported to TSAC on or before August 15 of each year. (2) Eligible postsecondary institutions that enroll students receiving scholarships or grants shall be responsible for certifying to TSAC that students have met all eligibility requirements and shall assist in providing student information necessary for administering, receiving, and evaluating such programs. (3) During the certification process, all eligible postsecondary institutions shall certify the number of credit hours attempted and the cumulative grade point average of all students receiving a TELS award at the end of each semester.