2013 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 12. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
CHAPTER 6.5. ELIGIBILITY FOR TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR FOSTER CARE YOUTH
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IC 21-12-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Eligibility for Twenty-First Century Scholars
Program for Foster Care Youth
IC 21-12-6.5-1
Applicability
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who:
(1) is receiving foster care;
(2) is in grades 9 through 12; and
(3) is a resident of Indiana as determined under IC 21-18.5-4-8;
at the time the individual applies for the twenty-first century scholars
program under IC 21-12-6.
As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2012,
SEC.28.
IC 21-12-6.5-2
Enrollment; eligibility
Sec. 2. An individual described in section 1 of this chapter may
enroll in the twenty-first century scholars program under IC 21-12-6
and is eligible for higher education benefits under IC 21-12-6.
As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
IC 21-12-6.5-3
Determination of initial eligibility; written request; written
determination; consideration
Sec. 3. Determination of initial eligibility for higher education
benefits authorized under this chapter is vested exclusively in the
commission. Any individual described in section 1 of this chapter
may make a written request for a determination by the commission
of eligibility for benefits under this chapter. The commission shall
make a written determination of eligibility in response to each
request. In determining the amount of an eligible individual's benefit,
the commission shall consider other higher education financial
assistance in conformity with this chapter.
As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
IC 21-12-6.5-4
Appeal
Sec. 4. An appeal from an adverse determination under section 3
of this chapter must be made in writing to the commission not more
than fifteen (15) working days after the applicant's receipt of the
determination. A final order must be made not more than fifteen (15)
days after receipt of the written appeal.
As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
IC 21-12-6.5-5
Violation
Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally submits a false
or misleading application or other document under this chapter
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
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