20 USC 1070a-25 - Scholarship component

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1070a–25.

Scholarship component

(a)

In general

(1)

States

(2)

Partnerships

(b)

Limitation

(1)

In general

(2)

Exception

(c)

Notification of eligibility

(d)

Grant amounts

(e)

Portability of assistance

(1)

In general

(2)

Requirement for portability

Funds held in reserve under paragraph (1) shall be made available to an eligible student when the eligible student has—

(A)

completed a secondary school diploma, its recognized equivalent, or another recognized alternative standard for individuals with disabilities; and

(B)

enrolled in an institution of higher education.

(3)

Qualified educational expenses

Funds available to an eligible student under this subsection may be used for—

(A)

tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of the eligible student at an institution of higher education; and

(B)

in the case of an eligible student with special needs, expenses for special needs services that are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance.

(4)

Return of funds

(A)

Redistribution

(i)

In general

(ii)

Return of excess to the Secretary

(B)

Nonparticipating entity

(f)

Relation to other assistance

(g)

Eligible students

A student eligible for assistance under this section is a student who—

(1)

is less than 22 years old at time of first scholarship award under this section;

(2)

receives a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent on or after January 1, 1993;

(3)

is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of undergraduate instruction at an institution of higher education that is located within the State’s boundaries, except that, at the State’s option, an eligible entity may offer scholarship program portability for recipients who attend institutions of higher education outside such State; and

(4)

who participated in the activities required under section 1070a–24(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 404E, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title IV, § 403, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1661; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title IV, § 404(e), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3213.)

cite as: 20 USC 1070a-25