08 HB
1091/CSFA
House
Bill 1091 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) (AM)
By:
Representatives Hembree of the
67th,
Cox of the
102nd,
Hatfield of the
177th,
Harbin of the
118th,
Burns of the
157th,
and others
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to postsecondary education, so as to revise requirements relating to in-state
tuition; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to
residency requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a public postsecondary
institution; to change certain provisions relating to residency requirements for
a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution; to provide for
related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Chapter
3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
postsecondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-66, relating
to determination of resident status of students for tuition or fees, as
follows:
"20-3-66.
For
the purposes of determining resident status for tuition or fees, no person who
has attained the legal age of majority shall be deemed to have gained residence
while attending any educational institution in this state as a full-time
student, as such status is defined by the board of regents, in the absence of a
clear demonstration that he has established domicile in this state and has
otherwise complied with the rules governing the residency status of students as
adopted by the board. The residence, for tuition or fee purposes, of any person
receiving regular financial assistance from his parent, or whose parent´s
income was taken into account by any private or governmental agency furnishing
financial educational assistance to such person, including scholarships, loans,
or otherwise, shall be the same as that of his parent. In the event such
person´s parents have separate domiciles, his residence for tuition or fee
purposes shall be the domicile of the parent furnishing him the greater
financial assistance or the parent having the larger income if neither furnishes
such assistance.
(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
'Dependent student' means an individual under the age of 24 who receives
financial support from a parent or United States court appointed legal guardian,
and such parent or guardian claimed such individual as a dependent on his or her
most recent federal or state income tax return.
(2)
'Emancipated' means a minor who, under certain circumstances, may be treated by
the law as an adult. A student reaching the age of 18 shall not qualify for
consideration of reclassification by virtue of having become emancipated unless
he or she can demonstrate financial independence and domicile independent of his
or her parents.
(3)
'Independent student' means an individual who is not claimed as a dependent on
the federal or state income tax returns of a parent or United States court
appointed legal guardian and whose parent or guardian has ceased to provide
support and right to that individual´s care, custody, and
earnings.
(b)(1)
An independent student who has established and maintained a domicile in the
State of Georgia for a period of at least 12 consecutive months immediately
preceding the first day of classes for the term shall be classified as in-state
for tuition purposes. No student shall gain or acquire in-state classification
while attending any postsecondary educational institution in this state without
clear evidence of having established domicile in Georgia for purposes other than
attending a postsecondary educational institution in this state.
(2)
If an independent student classified as in-state for tuition purposes relocates
out of state temporarily but returns to the State of Georgia within 12 months of
the relocation, such student shall be entitled to retain his or her in-state
tuition classification.
(c)(1)
A dependent student shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes if such
dependent student´s parent has established and maintained domicile in the
State of Georgia for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the
first day of classes for the term.
(2)
A dependent student shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes if such
student´s United States court appointed legal guardian has established and
maintained domicile in the State of Georgia for at least 12 consecutive months
immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term, provided that such
appointment was not made to avoid payment of out-of-state tuition, and such
guardian can provide clear evidence of having established and maintained
domicile in the State of Georgia for a period of at least 12 consecutive months
immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term.
(3)
If the parent or United States court appointed legal guardian of a dependent
student currently classified as in-state for tuition purposes establishes
domicile outside of the State of Georgia after having established and maintained
domicile in the State of Georgia, such student may retain his or her in-state
tuition classification so long as such student remains continuously enrolled in
a public postsecondary educational institution in this state, regardless of the
domicile of such student´s parent or United States court appointed legal
guardian.
(d)
Noncitizen students shall not be classified as in-state for tuition purposes
unless the student is legally in this state and there is evidence to warrant
consideration of in-state classification as determined by the board of regents.
Lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or other eligible noncitizens as
defined by federal Title IV regulations may be extended the same consideration
as citizens of the United States in determining whether they qualify for
in-state classification. International students who reside in the United States
under nonimmigrant status conditioned at least in part upon intent not to
abandon a foreign domicile shall not be eligible for in-state
classification."
SECTION
2.
Said
chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to
eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a public postsecondary
institution, as follows:
"20-3-519.2.
(a)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, an entering freshman student seeking an
associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary
institution shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon
the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition
guidelines set by the Department of Technical and Adult Education;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia
shall be deemed to be a legal resident of Georgia and, subject to meeting all
other eligibility requirements, shall be eligible to receive the HOPE
scholarship as a freshman if the student graduated from a high school located in
Georgia or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section
20-2-690 that is located in Georgia;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by:
(A)
Having graduated from an eligible high school while meeting the curriculum
requirements of his or her program of study in 1993 or thereafter and meeting
the requirements set out in the applicable subsection and paragraph of Code
Section 20-2-157; or
(B)
In the case of a student who is otherwise qualified but:
(i)
Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the
requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received the
general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Georgia Department
of Technical and Adult Education after June 30, 1993, provided that such student
shall only be eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to subsection (e) of this
Code section;
(ii)
Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of
Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school,
earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public
postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the
student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such
student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such
student´s freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year;
or
(iii)
Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a
cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public
postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the
student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such
student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such
student´s freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year;
and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an
undergraduate student in a matriculated status.
(b)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a sophomore student seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon
the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition
guidelines set by the Department of Technical and Adult Education;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution:
(i)
At the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45
quarter hours or 30 semester hours if such student is a full-time student;
or
(ii)
At the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters if such student is a
part-time student and has maintained part-time student status for three
consecutive quarters or semesters; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an
undergraduate student in a matriculated status.
(c)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a junior student seeking a baccalaureate
or first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon
the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition
guidelines set by the Department of Technical and Adult Education;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has
attempted 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an
undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise
eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather
than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree
program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree.
(d)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a senior student seeking a baccalaureate
or a first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon
the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition
guidelines set by the Department of Technical and Adult Education;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section
20-2-690, then
the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day
of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has
attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an
undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise
eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather
than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree
program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree.
(e)(1)(A)
A full-time student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has
attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours may attend the next 45 quarter
or 30 semester hours without a HOPE scholarship. An otherwise eligible
full-time student who regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
at the end of a quarter or semester in which the full-time student has attempted
90 or 135 quarter hours or 60 or 90 semester hours may requalify for a HOPE
scholarship.
(B)
An otherwise eligible part-time student who regains or attains a cumulative
grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which
the part-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or
90 semester hours may attain or requalify for a HOPE scholarship.
(2)
In addition to other requirements, and regardless of quarter hours or semester
hours of coursework attempted, a student who fails to possess a cumulative grade
point average of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter or semester or
at the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters for a part-time student
pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be
ineligible for a HOPE scholarship until such time as the student regains or
attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at one of the 45, 90,
or 135 quarter hour grade point average checkpoints or at one of the 30, 60, or
90 semester hour grade point average checkpoints, at which time the student will
regain or attain eligibility if other terms and conditions in this Code section
are also satisfied.
(f)
For students eligible for a HOPE scholarship under this Code section, no minimum
number of hours of enrollment is required.
(g)(1)
Except as set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a student may receive the
HOPE scholarship until the first of these events:
(A)
The student has earned a baccalaureate degree; or
(B)
The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190
quarter hours or 127 semester hours.
(2)
A student enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program
designed to be more than 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours in length is
eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship for the lesser of:
(A)
A total of 225 attempted quarter hours or 150 attempted semester hours;
or
(B)
The number of hours required for graduation if the student has a cumulative
grade point average of at least 3.0 after the term in which the student
attempted 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours.
(h)(1)
Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions
relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE
scholarship awarded under this Code section shall include tuition, approved
mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or
$150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3)
of this subsection.
(2)
Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1,
2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts
that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code
Section 50-27-13.
(3)
Paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to an eligible public
postsecondary institution established by law on or after January 1, 2004. For
any eligible public postsecondary institution established on or after January 1,
2004, the amount of the mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or
amounts initially approved for that new eligible public postsecondary
institution for its first year of operation by action of the board of regents or
the Department of Technical and Adult Education, as applicable, except as
otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13."
SECTION
3.
Said
chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-519.3, relating to
eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary
institution, as follows:
"20-3-519.3.
(a)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, an entering freshman student seeking an
associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary
institution shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia
shall be deemed to be a legal resident of Georgia and, subject to meeting all
other eligibility requirements, shall be eligible to receive the HOPE
scholarship as a freshman if the student graduated from a high school located in
Georgia or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section
20-2-690 that is located in Georgia;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by:
(A)
Having graduated from an eligible high school while meeting the curriculum
requirements of his or her program of study in 1996 or thereafter and meeting
the requirements set out in the applicable paragraph of subsection (b) of Code
Section 20-2-157; or
(B)
In the case of a student who is otherwise qualified but:
(i)
Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the
requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received the
general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Georgia Department
of Technical and Adult Education after June 30, 1993, provided that such student
shall only be eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to subsection (e) of this
Code section;
(ii)
Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of
Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school,
earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public
postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the
student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such
student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such
student´s freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year;
or
(iii)
Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a
cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public
postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the
student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such
student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such
student´s freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year;
and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by:
(A)
Being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a
matriculated status; and
(B)
Being registered for and attending classes as at least a half-time student for
14 days or more after the last day of the institution´s drop and add
period.
(b)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a sophomore student seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution:
(i)
At the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45
quarter hours or 30 semester hours if such student is a full-time student;
or
(ii)
At the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters if such student is a
half-time student and has maintained part-time student status for three
consecutive quarters or semesters; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by:
(A)
Being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a
matriculated status; and
(B)
Being registered for and attending classes as at least a half-time student for
14 days or more after the last day of the institution´s drop and add
period.
(c)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a junior student seeking a baccalaureate
or first professional degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has
attempted 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by:
(A)
Being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a
matriculated status or provided that in the case of an otherwise eligible
student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an
undergraduate student, have been accepted into the first professional degree
program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree; and
(B)
Being registered for and attending classes as at least a half-time student for
14 days or more after the last day of the institution´s drop and add
period.
(d)
To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a senior student seeking a baccalaureate
or first professional degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution
shall:
(1)
Meet residency requirements
by:
meeting
(A)
Meeting the requirements to be classified
as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations
promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission;
and
(B)(i)
If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of
graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the
requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the
requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at
least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE
scholarship is to be awarded; or
(ii)
If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation
from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code
Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months
immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is
to be awarded;
(2)
Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria:
(A)
Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary
institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has
attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours; and
(B)
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance
with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the
postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and
(3)
Meet enrollment standards by:
(A)
Being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a
matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is
classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate
student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study
prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree; and
(B)
Being registered for and attending classes as at least a half-time student for
14 days or more after the last day of the institution´s drop and add
period.
(e)(1)(A)
An otherwise eligible full-time student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade
point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the
student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours may attend the next
45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours without a HOPE scholarship. A full-time
student who regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end
of the quarter or semester in which the full-time student has attempted 90
quarter hours or 60 semester hours may requalify for a HOPE scholarship. A
full-time student who regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
at the end of the quarter or semester in which the full-time student has
attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours may requalify for a HOPE
scholarship.
(B)
An otherwise eligible half-time student who regains or attains a cumulative
grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which
the half-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or
90 semester hours may attain or requalify for a HOPE scholarship.
(2)
In addition to other requirements, and regardless of quarter or semester hours
of coursework attempted, a student who fails to possess a cumulative grade point
average of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter or semester or at the
end of three consecutive quarters or semesters for a half-time student pursuant
to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible for
a HOPE scholarship until such time as the student regains or attains a
cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at one of the 45, 90, or 135
quarter hour grade point average checkpoints or at one of the 30, 60, or 90
semester hour grade point average checkpoints, at which time the student will
regain or attain eligibility if other terms and conditions in this Code section
are also satisfied.
(f)(1)
Except as set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a student may receive a
HOPE scholarship until the first of these events:
(A)
The student has earned a baccalaureate degree; or
(B)
The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190
quarter hours or 127 semester hours.
(2)
A student enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program
designed to be more than 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours in length is
eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship for the lesser of:
(A)
A total of 225 attempted quarter hours or 150 attempted semester hours;
or
(B)
The number of hours required for graduation if the student has a cumulative
grade point average of at least 3.0 after the term in which the student
attempted 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours.
(g)(1)
Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, subject to the
amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the
scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE
scholarship awarded under this Code section shall be not less than $3,000.00 for
any academic year.
(2)
Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1,
2004, subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions
relating to the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section
50-27-13, a HOPE scholarship awarded under this Code section shall be not less
than $1,500.00 for half-time enrollment and $3,000.00 for full-time enrollment
for any academic year."
SECTION
4.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.