The general assembly hereby declares that it is the policy of this state, within appropriations available for such purpose, to provide assistance to Colorado in-state students attending institutions of higher education, by utilizing federal and other moneys available for such purpose. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1104, § 1, effective July 1.
As used in this article 3.5, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the Colorado commission on higher education. “In-state student” means an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education who meets the criteria established by article 7 of this title for classification as an in-state student at a state institution of higher education, […]
The general assembly hereby authorizes the commission to establish a grant program for in-state students having financial need, to be administered in accordance with federal law and regulations and guidelines established by the commission. The commission shall determine, by guideline, the institutions of higher education eligible for participation in the grant program, and each eligible […]
The guidelines established by the commission pursuant to section 23-3.5-103 (1) shall include: A prohibition against the awarding of any financial assistance pursuant to this article to a student who is pursuing a professional degree in theology; except that the prohibition described in this section shall not apply to financial assistance that is awarded to […]
The state auditor or his designee shall audit, in accordance with federal and commission guidelines, the grant program at any participating institution of higher education every other year to review residency determinations, needs analyses, awards, payment procedures, and such other practices as may be necessary to ensure that the grant program is being properly administered, […]
A final judicial determination that this article is invalid as applied to any individual institution of higher education or student shall not operate to terminate any grant provided pursuant to this article to any other institution of higher education or student. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1106, § 1, effective July 1.
