§ 20-3-485. Definitions
As used in this subpart, the term: “Approved school” means a school which is a unit of the University System of Georgia or a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for HOPE Scholarships or grants in accordance with the provisions of Code Sections 20-3-519 through […]
§ 20-3-486. Grants to Eligible Students
There is granted to each eligible student under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-485 attending an approved school a Georgia HERO Scholarship grant for a maximum of four award years in the sum of $2,000.00 per award year. No person shall be eligible to receive grant assistance provided under this subsection in […]
§ 20-3-487. 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 […]
§ 20-3-490. Eligibility
As used in this subpart, the term “eligible student” means a person who has received from funds appropriated by the General Assembly a two-year Georgia Military College scholarship as provided for in Code Section 20-3-567 and has satisfactorily completed the two-year program for which such scholarship was granted. History. Code 1981, § 20-3-490 , enacted […]
§ 20-3-491. Applications for Scholarship Grants; Administration of Program
Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the authority shall establish a program of two-year scholarship grants for eligible students attending the University of North Georgia and participating in a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program while so enrolled. Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such […]
§ 20-3-492. Appropriation of Funds
The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarship grants provided for in this subpart shall come from funds appropriated by the General Assembly. 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 amount otherwise payable under this […]
§ 20-3-493. Grant Program Shall Be in Addition to and Not in Lieu of Subpart 5a
The scholarship grant program under this subpart shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the program provided for in Subpart 5A of this part. History. Code 1981, § 20-3-493 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1656, § 1.
§ 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 […]