Section R765-616-4 - Grant Eligibility(1) To be eligible for a grant under this section, each student shall: (a) be 26 years or older;(b) be enrolled in an online program at an eligible institution in a field designed to meet industry needs and leading to a certificate or other recognized educational credential;(c) be a Utah resident as determined by the board's Policy R512;(d) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and(e) demonstrate financial need by being eligible for a Pell Grant.(2) The board shall prioritize grant funding for each student who is:(a) from a rural area of the state, as defined by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, which includes all counties except Utah, Salt Lake, Davis & Weber;(b) a member of a racial or ethnic minority;(c) classified as low income; or(d) pursuing education in degree programs aligned to four-or five- star jobs as established by the Department of Workforce Services.Utah Admin. Code R765-616-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/14/2024