HOPE Scholarship now available at Tennessee Temple

Tennessee Temple University has been historically known for challenging students academically and encouraging them to grow in their faith. Originally conceived in 1946 as a two-year college and Bible school, the institution soon expanded to a four-year college, and today includes programs from pre-school to the Ph.D. Almost sixty four years later, under the leadership of Dr. Danny Lovett, who also serves as the pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church, the University is still expanding and growing more than ever!

This year the university has reached several milestones which include enrollment increases, the launch of a major campus and community redevelopment project in historic Highland Park and the success of its academic degree programs most notably the commencement of the school’s third Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership cohort. We are now pleased to announce yet another milestone. Effective immediately, the HOPE scholarship is now available to students wishing to attend Tennessee Temple University. Starting fall 2010, eligible incoming freshmen with a minimum of a 21 ACT (980 SAT) or overall weighted minimum 3.0 grade point average can take advantage of the state funded scholarship program designed to encourage students to go to college. With a combination of Pell grants, the university’s free room program and now the availability of the HOPE Scholarship, freshmen can virtually attend Tennessee Temple at little to no cost!

Tennessee Temple President Dr. Danny Lovett says, “God’s favor is upon us. The state legislature made the necessary provisions in the law for our university to receive the HOPE funds and we are grateful for their assistance. Tennessee Temple University is the only private accredited Christian university in Chattanooga and we offer the lowest tuition cost for a variety of academic degree programs - from your bachelor’s to your doctorate degree, online or on campus. It does not get any better than that! Temple is a happening place; we are a local school with a global impact. We have been graduating scholars from Temple for almost sixty five years and we’re not done yet! We have a rich heritage and an even brighter future.” Tennessee Temple University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools which is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information about the HOPE scholarship, contact TTU’s financial aid office at 423-493-4207.