ARSD Article 24:40 — SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

EDUCATION EDUCATION

Chapter 24:40:02 Student incentive grant program

ARSD 24:40:02:01 Repealed

Definitions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:02 Repealed

Eligibility.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:03 Repealed

"Resident student" defined.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:04 Repealed

Application -- Submission.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:05 Repealed

Establishment of financial need.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:06 Repealed

Determination of amount of financial need.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:07 Repealed

Awarding of grants.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:08 Repealed

Continued eligibility.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:09 Repealed

Eligibility termination.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; repealed, 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981.

ARSD 24:40:02:10 Definitions

Definitions of terms contained in SDCL 13-55A-2 apply to this chapter. The following definitions also apply to this chapter:

(1) "Allowable unmet need," the remaining financial need of a student as determined by § 24:40:02:20;

(2) "Cost of attendance," the cost of attending a particular educational institution reported on the form required by subdivision 24:40:02:13(1);

(3) "Direct matched funds," the qualifying matching aid appropriated by the Legislature for the SIG and an equal amount of federal SIG funds;

(4) "Entrant institution," an eligible institution which has not maintained an agreement with the United States secretary of education for the conduct of any of the student financial assistance programs established under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended on January 7, 1985, for a period of time long enough to satisfy the requirements of §§ 24:40:02:17 and 24:40:02:18;

(5) "Gift aid," financial aid for students attending an eligible institution not requiring repayment or performance of any specific task beyond meeting academic requirements for subsequent awards;

(6) "Indirect match funds," the amount of available SIG federal dollars which may be matched by an eligible institution's qualifying matching aid;

(7) "Pell grant," a federal basic educational opportunity grant program;

(8) "Qualifying matching aid," nonfederal gift aid funds generated and controlled by the state of South Dakota or by any participating eligible institution which is used as match money only for federal SIG dollars;

(9) "School term," any period of instruction in a postsecondary institution for which enrollment for a minimum number of courses is required of a full-time student and for which credit is given; and

(10) "SIG," South Dakota state student incentive grant program.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; 12 SDR 44, effective September 24, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:11 Residency requirements

Residency requirements for students are graduation from a South Dakota high school within one year before enrollment at an eligible institution or maintenance of legal residence as a nonstudent in the state of South Dakota for at least 12 months prior to the opening day of the school term during which the student enrolls in an eligible institution. In determining student residency, the burden of proof is on the student and the following shall be considered:

(1) The legal status of the student;

(2) The length of time the student has lived at the current residence;

(3) The employment status of the student;

(4) The location of the student's parents;

(5) The declared residence of the student while in the military service; and

(6) The marital status of the student.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:12 Duties of the secretary

In addition to the duties listed in SDCL 13-55A-11, the secretary shall do the following:

(1) Apply for federal SIG dollars;

(2) Provide all terms, conditions, and required forms for the SIG program;

(3) Determine which eligible institutions desire to participate in either the direct matched funds allocation, the indirect match fund allocation, or both;

(4) Calculate each participating eligible institution's allowance of available direct matched funds according to § 24:40:02:17;

(5) Calculate each participating eligible institution's allowances of available indirect match funds according to § 24:40:02:18;

(6) Credit each participating eligible institution with its allowances of direct matched funds and indirect match funds. Separate accounts of allowances for federal and nonfederal portions of direct matched funds and of indirect match funds shall be maintained;

(7) Review, correct errors contained in any application received, and either approve or disapprove applications submitted by qualified students through their eligible institution's financial aid office;

(8) Approve and award each student's allocation of available SIG funds based upon the roster of recommendations established in § 24:40:02:13. The student's available institutional qualifying matching aid, if any, shall be used before awarding the student any part of the direct matched funds; and

(9) Reallocate any unused direct matched or indirect match funds. Any directed matched or indirect match funds available but not distributed due to the failure of an institution to participate fully in the SIG program shall be distributed by the secretary to the remaining participating eligible institutions on the same basis as the initial distributions.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; 12 SDR 44, effective September 24, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:13 Duties of the participating eligible institutions

Each participating eligible institution shall do the following:

(1) Submit to the secretary by August 1 of each year a copy of reports submitted to the federal government indicating the Pell grant expenditures on the campus for the preceding academic year;

(2) Make available, upon request by the secretary, the projected cost of attendance at the institution for the next academic year;

(3) Submit to the secretary institutional policies regarding student refunds and "satisfactory academic progress" criteria and report any modification of the policies;

(4) Process student SIG applications for each school term by

(a) Distributing and collecting student applications;

(b) Verifying eligibility of participating students; and

(5) Submit student applications and a roster of recommendations for each student's SIG award based upon allowable unmet need to the secretary for any school term not later than 30 days after the beginning of the term in which the institution desires to participate in the program. The roster shall include at least the following information for each student:

(a) Name;

(b) Total amount of available institutional qualifying matching aid together with the transmittal document or warrant number;

(d) Amount of requested indirect match funds award;

(e) Total requested SIG award per school term; and

(f) Student's family income;

(6) Distribute awards to each qualified student SIG recipient and make refunds to the state pursuant to SDCL 13-55A-10; and

(7) Account for each SIG award made to each student and verify by transmittal document or warrant number that any institutional qualifying matching aid has been awarded to and received by the student.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; 12 SDR 44, effective September 24, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:14 Eligibility of student

A student meeting the qualifications in SDCL 13-55A-3 for any school term shall establish financial need by applying for participation in the Pell grant program and shall establish allowable unmet need pursuant to § 24:40:02:20 to be considered eligible for a SIG award.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:15 Termination of student's eligibility

A student's eligibility is terminated when the student fails to meet the requirements in SDCL 13-55A-3 and §§ 24:40:02:11 and 24:40:02:14 or the student fails to supply information to the secretary as required in SDCL 13-55A-5 or to meet requirements in § 24:40:02:16.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:16 Duties of participating students

Each student participating in the SIG shall abide by the terms and conditions of the application for participation in the program and shall apply the SIG awards solely to the cost of attendance at the participating eligible institution in which the student is enrolled.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:17 Determination of institution's allowance of direct matched funds

Each eligible institution's allowance of direct matched funds shall be determined by computing each participating institution's percentage of the total of all participating institutions' average Pell grant expenditures from the second, third, and fourth preceding school fiscal years and applying this percentage against any available direct matched funds. No participating eligible institution or entrant institution whose allowance is computed according to this section shall receive less than $1,000.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; reenacted, 12 SDR 44, effective September 24, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:18 Determination of institution's allowance of indirect match funds.Determination of allowances for entrant institutions

Determination of institution's allowance of indirect match funds.** Each eligible institution's allowance of indirect match funds shall be determined by computing each participating institution's percentage of the total of all participating institutions' average Pell grant expenditures from the second, third, and fourth preceding school fiscal years and applying this percentage against any available indirect match funds.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:19 Determination of allowances for entrant institutions

The allowances of direct matched funds and indirect match funds for entrant institutions shall be determined by the secretary by multiplying the entrant institution's current enrollment of full-time students by the average Pell grant expenditure for each enrolled, full-time postsecondary student for the third preceding school fiscal year at all eligible institutions within the state. This method of computing allowances for entrant institutions shall be used by the secretary until the entrant institutions satisfy the requirements of § 24:40:02:13. An entrant institution enrolling less than 100 qualified students whose allowances are computed according to this section shall receive not less than $500.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; 12 SDR 44, effective September 24, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:20 Determination of allowable unmet need

Allowable unmet need shall be determined by subtracting the total of the student's expected family contribution and Pell grant award from the student's cost of attendance at the participating eligible institution in which the student is enrolled.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

ARSD 24:40:02:21 Repealed

Priority of awards.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982.

ARSD 24:40:02:22 Appeals

A SIG applicant or recipient may appeal any decision by the participating eligible institution or the secretary adversely affecting the student's eligibility by requesting in writing a hearing before the secretary pursuant to the contested case procedure in SDCL 1-26 within 30 days after the institution's or secretary's final decision.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.
General Authority: SDCL 1-26, 13-55A-11.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55A-11.

Chapter 24:40:03 Student intern program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:03:00 Repealed

Definitions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 3 SDR 48, effective January 6, 1977; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:01 Repealed

Eligibility for internships.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 3 SDR 48, effective January 6, 1977; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:02 Transferred

Transferred to § 55:01:07:05.01.**

ARSD 24:40:03:03 Repealed

Notification of appointment.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:04 Repealed

Term and stipend.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 3 SDR 48, effective January 6, 1977; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:05 Repealed

Resources to be provided by agency.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:06 Repealed

General conduct and political activity.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:07 Transferred

Transferred to § 55:01:12:04.02.**

ARSD 24:40:03:08 Repealed

Reports and evaluations.** Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 12, effective August 19, 1975; 3 SDR 48, effective January 6, 1977; 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

ARSD 24:40:03:09 Repealed

Final honorarium payment.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 14, effective August 18, 1981; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985.

Chapter 24:40:04 Regulation of postsecondary schools, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:04 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 24:40:04

REGULATION OF POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

(Repealed. 23 SDR 16, effective August 7, 1996)

Chapter 24:40:05 Tuition equalization grant program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:05:01 Repealed

Definitions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:02 Repealed

Residency requirements.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015

ARSD 24:40:05:03 Repealed

Duties of the secretary.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:04 Repealed

Duties of the participating eligible institutions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:05 Repealed

Duties of participating students.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:06 Repealed

Priority of awards.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:07 Repealed

Eligibility of student.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:08 Repealed

Termination of student's eligibility.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:09 Repealed

Determination of institution's allowance of TEG funds.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:10 Repealed

Determination of allowances for entrant institutions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:11 Repealed

Determination of allowable unmet need.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:12 Repealed

Recommendation of awards.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:13 Repealed

Announcement of awards.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:14 Repealed

Refund of awards.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:15 Repealed

Administrative costs.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 71, effective June 24, 1982; repealed, 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:16 Repealed

Dual awards prohibited.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:05:17 Repealed

Appeals.** Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 171, effective June 24, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

Chapter 24:40:06 South Dakota superior scholar program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:06 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 24:40:06

SOUTH DAKOTA SUPERIOR SCHOLAR PROGRAM

(Repealed. 23 SDR 16, effective August 7, 1996)

Chapter 24:40:07 South Dakota educational excellence scholarship program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:07 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 24:40:07

SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

(Repealed. 20 SDR 64, effective November 4, 1996)

Chapter 24:40:08 Congressional teacher scholarship program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:08 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 24:40:08

CONGRESSIONAL TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

(Repealed. 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003)

Chapter 24:40:09 Robert C. Byrd honors scholarship program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:09:01 Repealed

Definitions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015

ARSD 24:40:09:02 Repealed

Eligibility requirements.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:03 Repealed

Application requirements.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; 34 SDR 322, effective July 1, 2008; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:04 Repealed

Selection criteria.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; 34 SDR 322, effective July 1, 2008; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:05 Repealed

Amount of scholarship.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:05.01 Repealed

Continued eligibility for scholarship.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:06 Repealed

Scholarship payment.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 29 SDR 171, effective April 21, 2003; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:07 Repealed

Scholarship repayment.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:09:08 Repealed

Availability of funds.** Repealed.

History

Source: 13 SDR 183, effective June 11, 1987; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

Chapter 24:40:10 Superior teachers program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:10 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 24:40:10

SUPERIOR TEACHERS PROGRAM

(Repealed. 23 SDR 16, effective August 7, 1996)

Chapter 24:40:11 Christa McAuliffe fellowship program, Repealed

ARSD 24:40:11:01 Repealed

Definitions.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:02 Repealed

Eligibility requirements.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:03 Repealed

Fellowship amount.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:04 Repealed

Projects approved for fellowships.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:05 Repealed

Fellowship payment.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:06 Repealed

Selection panel.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:07 Repealed

Selection factors.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:08 Repealed

Fellow agreement.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:09 Repealed

Three-month reports.** Repealed.

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

ARSD 24:40:11:10 Repealed

Repayment.** Repealed..

History

Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; repealed, 42 SDR 35, effective September 14, 2015.

Chapter 24:40:12 Hagen-Harvey memorial scholarship program

ARSD 24:40:12:01 Definitions

Terms defined in this chapter mean:

(1) "Program," the Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Program established pursuant to the donation and intent of Minerva I. Harvey, deceased August 25, 1999, as expressed by Article 2 of her Last Will and Testament and presented for probate in the State of New Jersey, Gloucester County Surrogate's Court, and open to enrolled members of tribes whose reservations are located in whole or part in South Dakota;

(2) "Board," the Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Board;

(3) "Department," the South Dakota Department of Education;

(4) "Institution," any private or public university, college, or technical institute located in South Dakota and holding accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1099b as amended to January 1, 2001, that enrolls one or more scholarship recipients;

(5) "Secretary," the Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education;

(6) "Scholarship," grants in aid awarded pursuant to this chapter;

(7) "Year," the fiscal year, July 1 to June 30.

History

Source: 30 SDR 181, effective May 23, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-46.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-37 to 13-55-46, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:12:02 Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Board

The Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Board shall determine the number of scholarships awarded, to select scholarship recipients, and to review and to determine requests for temporary waiver of scholarship requirements.

History

Source: 30 SDR 181, effective May 23, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-46.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-38.

ARSD 24:40:12:03 Selection preferences

When selecting Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship recipients from among eligible applicants, the board shall give preference to those individuals whose achievements suggest a commitment to learning and leadership. Such considerations may include the following:

(1) Demonstration of leadership potential;

(2) Demonstration of exceptional talent;

(3) Composite score on the test administered by the American College Testing Program;

(4) High school cumulative grade point average;

(5) Other facts or circumstances that demonstrate high levels of accomplishment, persistence, and drive for success.

History

Source: 30 SDR 181, effective May 23, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-46.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-42.

ARSD 24:40:12:04 Scholarship payments

Beginning January 15, 2004, and beginning on September 15 and January 15 of every year thereafter, any institution that enrolls one or more Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship recipients may apply to the department for payment of one-half of the annualized scholarship award payable to each registered student. The institution shall present evidence, as specified by the secretary, of enrollment. Upon receipt of the evidence, the secretary will have the necessary warrants drawn to pay the applied for amount of the scholarship award that will be payable to the institution solely for the use and benefit of the scholarship recipient.

History

Source: 30 SDR 181, effective May 23, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-46.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-44, 13-55-45.

ARSD 24:40:12:05 Notification of students

Institutions and high schools will be responsible for advising their students of the availability of the Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship to eligible persons as defined in SDCL 13-55-39. Application information and forms shall be provided to institutions and high schools each year; arrangements may be made to distribute information and to receive applications electronically.

History

Source: 30 SDR 181, effective May 23, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-46.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-37 to 13-55-46, inclusive.

Chapter 24:40:13 South Dakota opportunity scholarship program

ARSD 24:40:13:01 Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Regents;

(2) "Credit hour," the unit of measure employed by an institution to track progress toward degree completion. Only units that satisfy graduation requirements under institutional rules may be recognized as credit hours under this chapter;

(3) "Cumulative grade point average," the grade point average based upon the numeric grades or their letter equivalents for all credits earned by the student. For purposes of continuing eligibility, the cumulative grade point average is the average of grades assigned in courses attempted after admission to the scholarship program, with the exception of courses for which no credit hours would be awarded by the participating institution that enrolled the student as a regular student;

(4) "Executive director," the executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, or the executive director's designee;

(5) "Full-time attendance," enrollment in a participating institution as a regular student for at least 15 semester credit hours;

(6) "Grade on a 4.0 scale," the numeric designation of grade equivalencies shown on the following conversion table:

Letter Grade

Grade Point

A or A+

4.00

A-

3.66

B+

3.33

3.00

B-

2.66

C+

2.33

2.00

C-

1.67

D+

1.33

1.00

D-

0.67

0.00

(7) "High school," a school as defined in § 24:03:01:01(32) that has been approved or accredited by the secretary of the Department of Education to provide instruction through grade twelve;

(8) "Institution," any university, college, or technical school that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency, or, in the case of institutions located outside the United States of America, any university, college, or technical school recognized by governmental authorities as adhering to comparable quality standards in matters of curriculum, resources, and business practices;

(9) "Participating institution," any university, college, or technical school that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools providing instruction from a campus located in South Dakota and that executes an agreement pursuant to this chapter;

(10) "Regular student," a person who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an institution for the purpose of obtaining a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential offered by that institution;

(11) "Scholarship," any grant-in-aid awarded pursuant to this chapter;

(12) "Scholarship program," the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship program established to allow South Dakota's most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any participating institution;

(13) "Student," any person who has not received a baccalaureate degree.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:02 Initial eligibility requirements

In order to be eligible to receive a South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, a student must:

(1) Be graduated from high school with a cumulative average grade of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), or greater, for all work attempted and completed as designated on the official high school transcript at the time of graduation;

(2) Be a resident of South Dakota at the time of graduation from high school;

(3) Take the test administered by the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) examination while in high school or the summer following graduation from high school and before postsecondary enrollment;

(4) Receive a composite score on the ACT of at least 24 or an equivalent score on the SAT as determined by the Board of Regents;

(5) Complete the required number of high school courses specified in § 13-55-31.1.

No course in which a student received a final grade below a "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) may be counted for purposes of this subdivision. If a student who receives disqualifying grades in courses required under this subdivision retakes those courses while in high school, the student may still qualify for eligibility if the student has the required number of courses with grades of C or above in each subcategory;

(6) Meet testing requirements as provided in this subdivision. Effective for those students entering into postsecondary education for the first time on or after August 2014, the curriculum requirements specified in subdivision (5) are not required for any student who has received a composite score on the ACT of at least 28 and meets the ACT college readiness benchmarks scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science;

(7) Attend a participating institution; and

(8) Enter into the scholarship program within five years of the date of graduation from high school. A student who entered active military duty immediately after the date of graduation from high school may qualify for the scholarship if the student's release from military service occurs within five years from the student's graduation and the student enters the scholarship program within one year of the student's release from active military duty.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009; 39 SDR 129, effective January 28, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-31, 13-55-31.1, 13-55-31.2.

ARSD 24:40:13:03 Loss of eligibility due to attendance outside South Dakota

A student is not eligible for the scholarship program if the student attends an institution located outside South Dakota for one or more semesters or quarters. Enrollment in a distance education program offered by an institution located outside South Dakota constitutes attendance outside South Dakota for purpose of this rule. However, if a student attends an institution out of state and then returns to South Dakota to attend a participating institution starting no later than the beginning of the fall term within two years of the student's high school graduation and has met all initial and continuing eligibility requirements for the scholarship program, the student may qualify for a partial scholarship award. A student who entered active military duty immediately after attending an institution out of state may qualify for the scholarship if the student enters the scholarship program within one year of the student's release from active military duty.

Cross-References :

Initial eligibility requirements, § 24:40:13:02.

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Grade point requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:07.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-31, 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:04 Exceptions to attendance restrictions

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 24:40:13:03, full-time attendance at an institution located outside South Dakota is permitted in the following circumstances:

(1) If the attendance occurs during a summer term or an interim term;

(2) If the attendance occurs as part of a formal exchange program sponsored or approved by the participating institution where the student is enrolled as a regular student;

(3) If the participating institution where the student is enrolled as a regular student has outsourced a portion of its curriculum to an out-of-state institution and the attendance occurs in completing that portion of the curriculum; or

(4) If the executive director has granted an exception for good cause shown.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-31, 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:05 Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility

To maintain eligibility, each student in the scholarship program must meet the following credit hour thresholds for the respective term of enrollment: 30 credit hours before the start of the third semester, 60 credit hours before the start of the fifth semester, and 90 credit hours before the start of the seventh semester.

Failure to complete the required number of credit hours before the start of the specific semester disqualifies the student from further participation in the program, effective at the start of the semester in which the student fails to meet the established credit hour threshold. In calculating the student's credit hour total, the participating institution shall factor in all credit hours completed and transcripted whether or not the receiving institution otherwise accepts the credit hours and counts them towards satisfaction of its degree requirements. However, credit granted for remedial coursework will not be counted. Disqualification is subject to the following exceptions:

(1) A student who fails to meet the credit hour threshold requirement because the student must report for active military service does not thereby lose his or her eligibility. In such situations a persistence waiver may be granted by the executive director;

(2) The executive director may grant a waiver of the credit hour threshold requirement for good cause shown and may place such conditions upon the waiver as may be necessary and prudent to achieve the objectives of the scholarship program.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:06 Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility

Upon entering the scholarship program, each student shall maintain continuous attendance, enrolling in consecutive spring and fall terms, subject to the following exceptions:

(1) A student may petition the executive director to be excused from strict compliance with this regulation during semesters in which the student participates in institutionally sponsored or approved exchange programs, internships, or similar structured, supervised, credit-bearing learning experiences that preclude enrollment in the participating institution's standard curriculum;

(2) A student who fails to complete continuous enrollment requirements because the student must report for active military service will not thereby lose his or her eligibility;

(3) The executive director may waive continuous enrollment requirements for good cause shown and may place such conditions upon the waiver as may be necessary and prudent to achieve the objectives of the scholarship program.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:07 Grade point requirements for continuing eligibility

Numeric grades or their letter equivalents must be assigned for each credit hour that each student attempts and completes after admission into the scholarship program. Each student must maintain a cumulative grade point average for all credit hours completed of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to remain eligible to receive benefits under the scholarship program.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:08 Payment of benefits to students participating in the scholarship program

Upon a student's admission to the scholarship program, the executive director shall make scholarship payments for the benefit of the student who complies with course load requirements for two consecutive semesters without regard to the student's grade point average. Thereafter, payments may only be made if the student has met the credit hour threshold and persistence requirements and if the student's cumulative grade point average for all coursework completed is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The executive director shall make the payments each semester for each student whose compliance with credit hour threshold, persistence, and grade point requirements has been verified by the participating institution that enrolls the student as a regular student. No payment may be made on behalf of any student who fails to comply with credit hour threshold, persistence, and cumulative grade point requirements or whose compliance has not been verified by the participating institution that enrolls the student as a regular student.

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses, § 24:40:13:10.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:09 Reinstatement of eligibility lost due to failure to maintain grade point average

Any student who loses eligibility because the student's cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may reestablish by raising the cumulative grade point average to 3.0, or greater, on a 4.0 scale and complying with all requirements for continued eligibility relating to credit hour threshold and persistence. The following requirements related to reinstatement also apply:

(1) The student must apply to the participating institution the student attends as a regular student for reinstatement of eligibility before the rosters of eligible regular students are submitted by participating institutions on October 1 for the fall semester or by February 25 for the spring semester;

(2) After verification by the participating institution where the student attends as a regular student that the student qualifies for reinstatement, the executive director shall disburse payments on behalf of the student for the term following that in which reinstatement is earned and for all subsequent terms during which the student remains eligible;

(3) Any student who loses eligibility a second time may not be reinstated a second time.

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses, § 24:40:13:10.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:10 Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses

The following conditions for purposes of eligibility apply to special enrollments:

(1) Summer and interim sessions. Credit hours completed during summer sessions or interim sessions are counted as part of a student's cumulative grade point average. Credit hours earned during the summer or interim sessions do count toward meeting the credit hour thresholds established for the third, fifth, and seventh term of eligibility;

(2) Repeated courses. A student who fails to maintain the required cumulative grade point average may repeat courses as part of the student's effort to secure reinstatement of scholarship benefits eligibility under § 24:40:13:07. Repeated courses may not count for purposes of compliance with the credit hour threshold requirement. Upon completion of the repeated course, the grade assigned in the repeated course replaces that assigned in the original course for purposes of calculating the cumulative grade point average;

(3) Internships and similar external placements that affect load or grade assignment. A participating institution may request that the executive director issue standing persistence waivers from credit hour thresholds established under §§ 24:40:13:05 and 24:40:13:07, respectively, where institutional policy requires participating students to take a reduced course load during the semester in which an internship occurs.

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Grade point requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:07.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:11 Repealed

Progression examination requirements for continuing eligibility.** Repealed.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; repealed, 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.

ARSD 24:40:13:12 Transfer among participating institutions

A student may transfer among participating institutions without losing eligibility if the student makes timely application to transfer before September 20 for the fall semester or by February 15 for the spring semester. The student must also document continued compliance with course load, persistence, and grade point.

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: extra heavy loads, summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses, § 24:40:13:10.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 35 SDR 187, effective February 12, 2009; 39 SDR 129, effective January 28, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-34.

ARSD 24:40:13:13 Equivalencies

For any requirement in this chapter that is stated in terms of semester, semester credit hours, grade point averages, or other technical terms commonly employed by institutions of higher education, the executive director shall establish an equivalency to determine the initial and continued eligibility of each student who attends an institution that uses an alternative calendar, grade system, or other means of tracking academic progress and accomplishment. The equivalency standards are used to assure equal treatment of each student who attends an institution that uses an alternative system.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-33.

ARSD 24:40:13:14 Application for admission to the scholarship program or for transfer between participating institutions

The following application and transfer requirements apply to the scholarship program:

(1) Any student who requests to participate in the scholarship program must apply to the admissions office of the participating institution that the student intends to attend. The executive director shall specify the application forms:

(a) Each student is responsible for arranging the submission of official high school transcripts and official test score reports from the ACT or SAT unless the high school includes these scores on its official transcript;

(b) An application is not complete until the participating institution has received the official high school transcripts and official test reports;

(2) Each student who requests to transfer between participating institutions must apply to the admissions office of the participating institution that the student intends to attend on forms specified by the executive director:

(a) Each student is responsible for arranging the submission of all official transcripts and documents needed to demonstrate compliance with credit hour threshold, persistence, and grade point requirements;

(b) An application is not complete until the participating institution has received the official transcripts and required documents;

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses, § 24:40:13:10.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:15 Tentative acceptance into the scholarship program and tentative approval of continued eligibility for transfer students

The participating institution shall notify the prospective student whether it is likely that the student will qualify to participate in the scholarship program. Notice of final acceptance is given after receipt and review of a final official transcript from the student's high school to confirm satisfactory completion of all high school courses and graduation.

The participating institution will notify a transfer student whether it is likely that the student will qualify to participate in the scholarship program. Notice of final acceptance is given after receipt and review of all official transcripts and documents submitted to demonstrate compliance with credit hour thresholds, persistence, and cumulative grade point average requirements. In calculating the cumulative grade point average, the participating institution shall factor in all credit hours attempted and completed and transcripted by the participating institution from which the student transferred, whether or not the receiving institution otherwise accepts the credit hours and counts them towards satisfaction of its degree requirements.

Cross-References:

Credit hour threshold requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:05.

Persistence requirements for continuing eligibility, § 24:40:13:06.

Treatment of special enrollments for purposes of eligibility: summer sessions, interim sessions, repeated courses, asynchronous distance education courses, § 24:40:13:10.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:16 Agreement to conditions of the scholarship program

Participation in the scholarship program is limited to each student who abides by all conditions and requirements of the program, including any requirements for cooperation and release of information that the executive director may prescribe to assess the operation and effectiveness of the scholarship program or to audit program administration. Each student also agrees that, if the student withdraws or otherwise terminates enrollment and is entitled to a refund, the student authorizes the participating institution that the student attends to pay to the executive director that portion of the student's refund that reflects monies received by the participating institution from the scholarship program.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:17 Grievance procedures

The student shall be permitted to bring a grievance to challenge institutional actions involving the determination of eligibility to participate in the program or of compliance with program requirements. Grievances shall be limited to alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of specific terms or conditions of the laws or rules that govern the program, to be arbitrary or capricious or to discriminate on a basis proscribed under law.

(1) Participating institutions shall establish procedures to adjust grievances permitted under this section;

(2) Students may appeal institutional decisions to the board, which, at its discretion, may accept the grievance and conduct its own review or refer the grievance to an independent hearing examiner for review and recommendations concerning the proper resolution of disputed legal or factual matters as provided under the contested case provisions of SDCL chapter 1-26;

(3) Participating institutions shall comply with any order issued to resolve a student grievance, subject to the exercise of the right to appeal from the board's resolution of the grievance as provided under law;

(4) Participating institutions shall be responsible for all costs for hearing examiners retained by the board to review such grievances or related expenses reasonably incurred for such reviews.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30.

ARSD 24:40:13:18 Institutional agreements

Any institution that is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and that provides instruction from a campus located in South Dakota may enter into a written agreement with the board to permit its eligible regular students to participate in the scholarship program. Until such an institution has agreed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, the board may not recognize it as a participating institution and no student enrolled at the institution as a regular student may participate in the scholarship program. The executive director shall develop a standard contract document for execution by such institutions. The standard contract shall obligate a participating institution, at a minimum, to do the following:

(1) Comply with all requirements placed upon participating institutions in this chapter;

(2) Review existing institutional procedures and policies and provide any special assistance that may be necessary to permit students to comply with the scholarship program requirements;

(3) Notify prospective students of the program availability and of procedures employed by the participating institution to implement the program;

(4) Process student applications for each school term by distributing and collecting student applications and verifying eligibility of applicants;

(5) Submit to the executive director a roster of its eligible regular students on October 1, or the first working day thereafter, and on February 28, or the first working day thereafter;

(6) Permit participating students to attend classes without obligation to make payment toward that portion of tuition and fee charges that will be covered by scholarship program funds and without any interest or penalty if funds are disbursed after the time when tuition and fee charges ordinarily accrue interest or penalties;

(7) Allocate funds transferred by the executive director to the benefit of each eligible student participating in the scholarship program;

(8) Document the application of all funds received;

(9) Administer the program under the same procedures employed to administer other financial aid programs that the participating institution offers to its students, subject to such adjustments as may be needed to comply with scholarship program requirements;

(10) Treat mid-semester withdrawals of program participants in the same manner that the institution treats withdrawal of students who receive federal financial aid, prorating the aid allocable to the student based upon active attendance and remitting to the board such sums as have not been earned by the student prior to the last day of attendance;

(11) Expedite the preparation of official transcripts and other documentation required by participating students who transfer to other participating institutions, unless, under institutional policy, a transferring student is ineligible for the release of academic records pending settlement of outstanding debts to the institution;

(12) Cooperate with the executive director in all matters relating to assessment of the operation and effectiveness of the scholarship program;

(13) Cooperate with the executive director in all matters relating to the audit of program administration;

(14) Provide prompt assistance to the executive director in responding to legislative inquiries; and

(15) Accept such amendments or modifications to the standard contract terms as the executive director may subsequently prescribe.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004; 37 SDR 54, effective September 28, 2010.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:19 Duties of the executive director

The executive director shall oversee the creation, operation, effectiveness, and adjustment of the scholarship program. To these ends, the executive director may delegate functions, appoint assistants, or contract for services to assure the prudent and efficient operation of the program. The executive director shall do the following:

(1) Develop all terms, conditions, and required forms or contracts for the scholarship program;

(2) Prorate available appropriations if the appropriations are insufficient to permit each participant to receive a full scholarship payment;

(3) Transfer funds on October 15, or the first working day thereafter, and March 15, or the first working day thereafter, to participating institutions to cover scholarship awards for each participating regular student whose eligibility for benefits under the scholarship program has been verified by the participating institution.

History

Source: 30 SDR 211, effective July 7, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-30 to 13-55-36, inclusive.

ARSD 24:40:13:20 Allocation of scholarship funds

After initial or continuing eligibility requirements are established by the Board of Regents for each recipient, the scholarship funds will be distributed in accordance with § 13-55-33. The Board of Regents may allocate two thousand dollars during the seventh semester of enrollment if recipients demonstrate they will meet the credit hour and degree requirements necessary to graduate with a bachelor's degree from a participating institution upon completing the seventh semester.

History

Source: 39 SDR 129, effective January 29, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 13-55-36.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-55-31.