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(1) The Adjutant General shall establish, implement, and enforce such administrative rules as are necessary for implementation of the Arkansas National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program.
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(2) The rules shall include criteria for selection from among applicants in those circumstances in which the number of applicants exceeds appropriated funding for the calendar year.
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(b) In establishing rules relating to academic qualification, certification, recertification, and payment, the Adjutant General shall obtain the advice of the Division of Higher Education.
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(c) To the extent possible, the division shall include the program among other existing financial aid programs and shall monitor the program and enforce policies, as necessary, to conform with division rules.