Scholarships and Financial Aid - As introduced, adds Western Governors University as a postsecondary institution at which Tennessee resident students may be enrolled for purposes of receiving a Senator Ben Atchley opportunity grant. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 8.

SB 1387 would expand eligibility for Tennessee's Senator Ben Atchley Opportunity Grant to include Western Governors University (WGU) as a qualifying institution. This change directly affects Tennessee resident students enrolled at WGU who wish to use the grant for tuition. The bill adds WGU to the list of eligible institutions that must meet specific criteria, including maintaining a physical campus in Tennessee, using competency-based education, and having a Tennessee-based governing body. These requirements ensure WGU aligns with existing grant program standards for nonprofit, regionally accredited institutions. The bill does not alter the grant's funding structure or create new financial obligations.