Section R765-628-6 - Continued Eligibility(1) Upon certifying and awarding a student, the Utah Board of Higher Education shall continue to provide a support fee for that student through the normal duration of the program, as defined by WICHE with the standard program in optometry and podiatry being four years in duration, and subject to; (a) the appropriation of necessary funds; and(b) the student being in good academic standing, as defined by the attending institution.(2) WICHE shall: (a) monitor academic progress annually until each degree requirement has been met; and(b) communicate any changes in status, such as leave of absence or academic probation, with the certifying officer.(3) The Commissioner's Office may not support any student for duplicative coursework.(4) The certifying officer may request documentation to verify continued enrollment, Utah residency, intent to return to Utah post-graduation, or other pertinent information to remain eligible for funding.Utah Admin. Code R765-628-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/14/2024