§ 20-3-481. Grants to Eligible Students
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 […]
§ 20-3-442. Amount of Grant
There is granted to each eligible student attending the University of North Georgia the sum of $1,500.00 per academic semester. History. Code 1981, § 20-3-442 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 626, § 6/SB 169; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1048, § 3/SB 82.
§ 20-3-482. Applying for Grants; Administration of Program
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 […]
§ 20-3-443. Application for Grants; Certification of Eligibility; Refunds
Each eligible student wishing to receive the grant provided for in this subpart shall submit to the University of North Georgia an application for the grant payment at the time and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the authority. The authority is authorized to define such terms and prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as […]
§ 20-3-444. Pro Rata Reduction When Funds Are Insufficient
In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant prescribed by the General Assembly, grants payable for the remaining school terms shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis. History. Code 1981, § 20-3-444 , enacted […]
§ 20-3-445. Audits of the University
The University of North Georgia shall be subject to examination by the state auditor for the sole purpose of determining whether the school has properly certified eligibility and enrollment of students and credited grants paid on behalf of such students. However, nothing in this subpart shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the […]
§ 20-3-446. Penalty for False Statements
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. Code 1981, § 20-3-446 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 20-3-450. Legislative Findings; Purpose of Subpart
The General Assembly finds that certain citizens are called upon to enforce the criminal laws of this state and to protect persons and properties within the state and that they provide a valuable and vital public service to the state and to citizens and properties within the state at a great personal sacrifice and risk […]
§ 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 […]