Section 457-613-2 - Student EligibilityTo be eligible for consideration for the Program the student must meet each of the following eligibility criteria:
A. The student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen defined as follows: (2) U.S. permanent resident having an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551).B. The student must be a resident of the State and shall have graduated from an approved secondary school (or matriculated at an approved post-secondary school prior to high school graduation) or successfully completed a general education development examination or its equivalent.C. The student must be accepted for enrollment in an eligible program of study at an institution of higher education or at another course-offering institution that has articulated agreements with one or more institutions of higher education according to the prescribed standards, regulations and practices of that institution; and , for a subsequent disbursement, be making satisfactory academic progress as certified by the institution.D. A non-degree student and a student attending an out of State institution who received a Program scholarship in the 2007-2008 academic year must have financial need as determined pursuant to Section 4, and must have filed the FAFSA by the time of application to the Program. All other students must have financial need as determined pursuant to Section 4, and must have filed the FAFSA by the deadline established by the institution.E. The student must not owe a refund to or be in default of any federal or state educational grant or loan programs.F. A non-degree student and a student attending an out of State institution who received a Program scholarship in the 2007-2008 academic year must apply to the Authority at least annually to participate in the Program by completing such application forms as may be designated by the Chief Executive Officer. All other students must complete such applications as may be required by the institutions they attend.G.[Repealed] (Amendment 4)>94- 457 C.M.R. ch. 613, § 2