To be eligible for a Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) a student shall:
A) Be a Tennessee citizen; and
B) Be a Tennessee resident, as defined by Chapter 0240-02-02, Classifying Students Instate and Out-of-State, as promulgated by the Board of Regents, for one year as of the date of enrollment in an eligible post-secondary institution; students enrolling in a Tennessee Technology Center must be a Tennessee resident one year prior to date of term enrollment; and
C) Make application for a TELS award by submitting the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA as required by Rule 1640-01-19-.03, and
D) Be admitted to an eligible post-secondary institution; and
E) Comply with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student; and
F) Be in compliance with federal drug-free rules and laws for receiving financial assistance; and
G) Meet each qualification relating to the relevant TELS award and applicable to the student; and
H) Not be in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or Tennessee educational loan; and
I) Not owe a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Tennessee student financial aid program; and
J) Not be incarcerated.
Awards Available: 100