1 Del. Admin. Code § 1401-3.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1401-3.0 - Provisions for Scholarship Administration

3.1 Scholarship Committee. The membership of the Scholarship Committee will be established by the Executive Committee annually and will not exceed 4 members. Members shall include at least one active board member, but may also include former board members and other members of the community with expertise that would enhance the expertise of the committee.

3.2 Eligibility. Applicants shall meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for award consideration:

3.2.1 Individuals who were at any time under foster care in the State of Delaware, and

3.2.2 Individuals who have been residents of Delaware for at least 1 year immediately preceding the application for funds, and

3.2.3 Individuals who have been accepted at or who are attending an accredited institution of higher learning or trade school, and

3.2.4 Individuals who are not pursuing a degree higher than a Bachelors.

3.3 Award Criteria. The committee has the discretion to set the award amount annually based on the students' financial need, their likelihood of success, and the number of applicants to ensure a fair distribution of the available funds.

3.3.1 When determining the award amounts, the Committee will consider the following:

3.3.1.1 Documentation of financial need

3.3.1.2 Previous academic achievements

3.3.1.3 Level and involvement in community service

3.3.1.4 Anticipated academic success in their educational endeavor.

3.3.2 The amount of an award may not exceed the amount of the applicant's school related expenses such as tuition, required fees, room, board, and books at the institution specified.

3.3.3 Adjustments to the award may be made after an award letter has been issued if the student changes their educational plans or enrollment status (i.e. the student enrolls only part-time rather than full time) after the award letter is issued.

3.4 Award Process

3.4.1 Completed Application Packet. All applicants must complete a scholarship application packet which includes forms and documents designated by the Committee. The required forms and instructions will be available to the public via the Board's web page.

3.4.2 Application Due Date. Completed application packets are due June 1^st for award consideration beginning the following school year and by November 15 to be considered for a mid-year award if funds are available.

3.4.3 Interview. The Committee conducts personal interview of the applicant in the summer prior to the start of each school year. The preference is to interview all applicants, however, it is only required of the first year applicants. Interviews may also be held at other times as necessary. A face to face interview is standard, although teleconferences and video-conferencing may be utilized.

3.4.4 Award Allocation. There is no fixed award amount. The Committee determines the amounts of the award each year based on the available funds and financial needs of the applicants.

3.5 Award Distribution

3.5.1 Award letters that reflect the amount of award determined by the Committee are issued to the student by CPRB staff.

3.5.2 Awards shall be dispersed directly to the school or institution and not directly to the student.

3.5.3 Funds are dispersed based on the type of school or institution in which the student is enrolled. Whenever it is reasonable, the funds are distributed in conjunction with the institutions assessment period (i.e. semesters, terms) so that an assessment of the student's progress may be made prior to subsequent disbursement of the award.

3.6 Reporting Requirements. The Board shall report annually to the General Assembly the following:

3.6.1 The number of recipients of scholarships,

3.6.2 The institutions attended by said recipients,

3.6.3 The total of expenditures made under this scholarship fund, and

3.6.4 Other information as it deems useful for the members of the General Assembly.

3.7 Educational Progress Expectations.

3.7.1 To remain eligible for the scholarship, the student must maintain a G.P.A of 2.0 or higher or, earn a "meets expectations" rating or better during job training, required remedial courses (i.e. Basic or Pre-Tech courses) or certificate program established assessment period.

3.7.2 The Board will maintain and distribute a policy that outlines the consequences of failure to meet this standard. This policy is an appendix to these regulations; it will be distributed with the student's award letter each year and will be available to the public via the CPRB web page.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1401-3.0

19 DE Reg. 186 (9/1/2015) (Final)