Regulation .09 Distribution of Awards to Students.
Regulation .09 Distribution of Awards to Students.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Selection Criteria. In determining the selection criteria to be applied to award applicants, a community college:
(1)
Shall ensure that awards are made only to students who are eligible under Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(2)
May not make an award to any student who already has received the award for two workforce development sequences, regardless of the duration, cost, or successful completion of the sequences; and
(3)
May determine the prioritization of awards based upon any of the following criteria:
(a)
The workforce needs of the service area of the institution;
(b)
The availability to the applicant of other funds;
(c)
Whether the student has received the award previously; and
(d)
The order in which applications were submitted by applicants.
B.
Compliance with State and Federal Law. A community college shall administer the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship consistent with State and federal law.
C.
Nondiscrimination. A community college may not discriminate against applicants, prospective applicants, or awardees based upon sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or sexual identity.
D.
Reporting to Commission. A community college shall report to the Office annually regarding the selection criteria used by the college under §A of this regulation.