Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 133-6-5 - Eligibility Criteria5.1. To assist an eligible institution in determining whether an applicant meets the eligibility criteria established in W. Va. Code § 18C-5-7(c), applicants must submit a completed FAFSA to the institution. Provided, That persons applying for HEAPS Workforce Grant funds to enroll in a postsecondary certificate, industry recognized credential, or other skill development program in a demand occupation may be required to submit an application form in addition to the FAFSA as approved by the Vice Chancellor for Administration.5.2. Determination of financial need:5.2.1. Financial need is defined as cost of education as determined by the institution less Student Aid Index (SAI).5.2.2. Institutional financial aid officers may determine, using professional judgment under Title IV, whether the applicant has any personal hardship that should be taken into consideration in determining the applicant's eligibility.5.3. Determination of satisfactory progress: 5.3.1. "Satisfactory progress" for a first time award means being accepted for enrollment by the institution the applicant plans to attend.5.3.2. For the HEAPS Part-time Grant, "satisfactory progress" for a student already enrolled in an institution means a recipient must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent for the courses taken after receipt of the Grant and meet the academic progress requirements of the institution he or she is attending.5.3.3. For the HEAPS Workforce Grant, "satisfactory progress" means continuous advancement toward completion of the program on the normal schedule established for that program.5.4. Renewal: 5.4.1. For the HEAPS Part-time Grant, the institution may renew the grant until the student completes the program of study, but may not exceed an additional nine years beyond the first year of the award.5.4.2. For the HEAPS Workforce Grant, the institution may renew the grant up to four years so long as the renewed grant is for the student to complete a different program than the program for which the grant was originally awarded.