The HOPE Scholarship for nontraditional age students is for independent students as determined by the FAFSA application and who have enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at an eligible four-year postsecondary institution. Students may receive up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester, including summers, as a freshman and sophomore and up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester, including summers, as a junior and senior. Only courses within the student's program of study can be awarded under the scholarship. Applications must be received by September 1 for fall semester, March 1 for spring semester and May 1 for summer semester. Early application is recommended. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.