Section 260I.1 – Title.

260I.1 Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Gap Tuition Assistance Act”. 2011 Acts, ch 132, §79, 106

Section 260I.10 – Oversight.

260I.10 Oversight. 1. The department of education, in coordination with the community colleges, shall establish a steering committee. The steering committee shall determine if the performance measures of the gap tuition assistance program are being met and shall take necessary steps to correct any deficiencies. The steering committee shall meet at least quarterly to evaluate […]

Section 260I.11 – Rules.

260I.11 Rules. The state board of education, in consultation with the community colleges, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A and this chapter to implement the provisions of this chapter. 2011 Acts, ch 118, §87, 89; 2011 Acts, ch 132, §89, 106; 2019 Acts, ch 135, §28

Section 260I.2 – Gap tuition assistance program — fund.

260I.2 Gap tuition assistance program — fund. 1. A gap tuition assistance program is established to provide funding to community colleges for need-based tuition assistance to applicants to enable completion of continuing education certificate training programs for in-demand occupations. 2. a. There is established for the community colleges a gap tuition assistance fund in the […]

Section 260I.3 – Applicants for tuition assistance — eligibility criteria.

260I.3 Applicants for tuition assistance — eligibility criteria. 1. The state board of education shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A defining eligibility criteria for persons applying to receive tuition assistance under this chapter. 2. Eligibility for tuition assistance under this chapter shall be based on financial need. Criteria to be assessed in determining financial […]

Section 260I.4 – Applicants for tuition assistance — additional provisions.

260I.4 Applicants for tuition assistance — additional provisions. 1. An applicant for tuition assistance under this chapter shall provide to the community college receiving the application documentation of all sources of income. 2. Only an applicant eligible to work in the United States shall be approved for tuition assistance under this chapter. 3. An application […]

Section 260I.5 – Eligible costs.

260I.5 Eligible costs. Costs of a certificate program eligible for coverage by tuition assistance shall include but are not limited to: 1. Tuition. 2. Direct training costs. 3. Required books and equipment. 4. Fees including but not limited to fees for industry testing services and background check testing services. 5. Costs of providing direct staff […]

Section 260I.6 – Eligible certificate programs.

260I.6 Eligible certificate programs. For the purposes of this chapter, “eligible certificate program” means a program meeting all of the following criteria: 1. The program is not offered for credit, but is aligned with a certificate, diploma, or degree for credit, and does any of the following: a. Offers a state, national, or locally recognized […]

Section 260I.7 – Initial assessment.

260I.7 Initial assessment. An applicant for tuition assistance under this chapter shall complete an initial assessment administered by the community college receiving the application to determine the applicant’s readiness to complete an eligible certificate program. The assessment shall include the areas of reading and mathematics. An applicant shall complete any additional assessments and occupational research […]

Section 260I.8 – Program interview.

260I.8 Program interview. An applicant for tuition assistance under this chapter shall meet with a member of the staff for an eligible certificate program offered by the community college receiving the application. The staff member shall discuss the relevant industry, any applicable occupational research, and any applicable training relating to the eligible certificate program. The […]

Section 260I.9 – Participation requirements.

260I.9 Participation requirements. 1. A participant in an eligible certificate program who receives tuition assistance pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following: a. Maintain regular contact with staff members for the certificate program to document the applicant’s progress in the program. b. Sign a release form to provide relevant information to community […]