§ 20-3-451. Definitions
As used in this subpart, the term: “Academic year” means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a full-time student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters’ or three quarters’ academic work. “Approved school” means the same schools as enumerated in Code Section 20-3-391 relative to the state student […]
§ 20-3-452. Amount of Grants to Each Eligible Student
There is granted to each eligible student attending an approved school the sum of $2,000.00 per academic year. No person shall be eligible to receive grant assistance provided under this subpart in excess of $8,000.00. Grant assistance to eligible students under this subpart shall be payable during the period of a summer school quarter or […]
§ 20-3-453. Eligibility of Students
No grants shall be payable to any person under this subpart who fails to meet any of the following qualifications or restrictions: Such person must be the child, either natural or adopted, of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard who has been permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty or while […]
§ 20-3-454. Application for and Approval of Grants and Renewals Thereof
Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the grant. The authority shall […]
§ 20-3-455. Administration of Program; Physical Examinations
The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient for administration of this program and to establish procedures for determination of eligibility of applicants. The authority is also authorized to establish standards and procedures for verifying the death or permanent disability of the applicant’s parent and for such […]
§ 20-3-470. Regents’ Opportunity Assistance Program for Graduate and Professional Degree Students Authorized
The authority is authorized to establish and administer a program of scholarships, grants, or cancelable loans to economically disadvantaged students who are residents of Georgia enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program in a branch of the university system. The eligibility of students and the criteria for the award of such financial aid shall […]
§ 20-3-475. Legislative Intent
The General Assembly finds that at times areas of the state have an inadequate supply of persons who are licensed to practice primary care medicine. It is the purpose of this subpart to increase the number of Georgia resident students who enroll in out-of-state colleges of osteopathic medicine in the hope that a substantial portion […]
§ 20-3-436. Penalty for Furnishing or Accepting False Statement as to Eligibility
Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 503, § 8; Code […]
§ 20-3-476. Authorization and Administration of Loan Program for Attendance at Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
To the extent provided for by the General Assembly in annual appropriations Acts, the authority is authorized under this subpart to make service cancelable education loans to residents of Georgia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in colleges of osteopathic medicine located within the United States, provided the college is accredited or provisionally accredited […]
§ 20-3-440. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that it is essential for the national defense that persons be encouraged to consider military leadership positions as an honorable and rewarding profession and that the University of North Georgia, Georgia’s only state supported military college, plays a significant role in preparing and training students for professional life in the military […]