22 Pa. Code Subchapter F. Pow/Mia'S Education Program

Pennsylvania Code

Subchapter F. POW/MIA’s EDUCATION PROGRAM

Sec.

121.111.    Application of existing Agency regulations.
121.112.    Qualified dependents.
121.113.    Approved program of study.
121.114.    Enrollment.
121.115.    Approved institutions.
121.116.    Determination of financial aid.
121.117.    Submission of applications.
121.118.    Concurrent higher education grants prohibited.

Cross References

   This subchapter cited in 22 Pa. Code §  121.121 (relating to application of existing Agency regulations).
§ 121.111. Application of existing Agency regulations.

Those Agency higher education grant regulations contained in Subchapters A and B (relating to general provisions; and Higher Education Grant Program) applies to applicants in the POW/MIA’s Education Program except those regulations which are inconsistent with this Subchapter.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.111 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325; amended November 23, 1973, effective November 24, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 2719.
§ 121.112. Qualified dependents.

An applicant shall be a qualified dependent in order to be eligible for assistance under this program. A qualified dependent is defined as the child of a member of the United States Armed Services who served on active duty after January 31, 1955 and who has been or is a prisoner of war or is reported as missing in action and was a domiciliary of the Commonwealth for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding his service on active duty. Qualified dependents shall not include the child of any such member of the United States Armed Services who deserted, defected to the enemy, or who has otherwise been released or discharged under other than honorable conditions.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.112 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325.
§ 121.113. Approved program of study.

An applicant shall be enrolled in an approved program of study in order to be eligible for assistance under this program. An approved program of study is defined as any undergraduate degree or nondegree program of at least one academic year in duration. An academic year is defined as 24 semester credits or its equivalent at a degree institution and at least 900 clock hours at a business, trade or technical school.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.113 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325.
§ 121.114. Enrollment.

An applicant shall be enrolled on at least half-time basis in order to be eligible for assistance under this program. Half-time enrollment shall be defined as 6 credit hours per semester or its equivalent at a degree granting institution and 225 clock-hours of instruction per semester or its equivalent at a business, trade or technical school.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.114 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325.
§ 121.115. Approved institutions.

An applicant shall be enrolled at an institution approved by the Agency for participation in the basic State Higher Education Grant Program and those institutions offering 1-year programs which, but for the lack of approved 2-year programs, would be eligible institutions in the basic State Higher Education Grant Program.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.115 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325; amended November 23, 1973, effective November 24, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 2719.
§ 121.116. Determination of financial need.

An applicant shall demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible for assistance under the Program. Determination of financial need shall be made in accordance with Agency procedures and without regard to the financial status of the parents or the scholastic achievement test score of the applicant.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.116 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325.
§ 121.117. Submission of applications.

Applications from qualified dependents will be accepted and processed by the Agency if received prior to April 1 of the academic year, subject to the availability of funds.

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.117 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325; amended October 4, 1991, effective October 5, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 4637. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (121694).
§ 121.118. Concurrent higher education grants prohibited.

A student may not receive concurrent higher education grants under the act of January 25, 1966 (P. L. 1546, No. 541) (24 P. S. § §  5151—5159); act of October 11, 1972 (P. L. 899, No. 213) (24 P. S. § §  5161—5163); and the Veterans’ Education Act of 1971 (24 P. S. § §  5171—5174).

Source

   The provisions of this §  121.118 adopted February 16, 1973, effective February 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 325; amended November 23, 1973, effective November 24, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 2719; amended December 27, 1974, effective December 28, 1974, 4 Pa.B. 2699. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (14035).

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