2021 Indiana Code
Title 21. Higher Education
Article 12. General Scholarships and Grants
Chapter 4. Freedom of Choice Grant
21-12-4-2. Eligibility

Sec. 2. A person is eligible for a freedom of choice grant if:

(1) the person is qualified for a higher education award under the terms of IC 21-12-3-1, IC 21-12-3-2, and IC 21-12-3-3 or IC 21-12-3-4, even if lack of funds prevents the award or grant;

(2) for a freedom of choice grant awarded before September 1, 2014, the person has a financial need that exceeds the award, as determined in accordance with:

(A) this chapter, IC 21-18.5-4, IC 21-12-2, and IC 21-12-3; and

(B) the rules of the commission; and

(3) the person will attend an approved postsecondary educational institution that:

(A) either:

(i) operates in Indiana, provides an organized two (2) year or longer program of collegiate grade directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, is operated by a nonprofit entity, and is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6; or

(ii) is a hospital that operates a nursing diploma program that is accredited by the Indiana state board of nursing; and

(B) is operated privately and not administered or controlled by any state agency or entity.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.19; P.L.281-2013, SEC.13.