If the beneficiary qualifies for benefit entitlement under provisions of the advance payment contract, is admitted to an institution of higher education and receives additional financial or other assistance for tuition, room or board costs, or elects not to contract for room and board with the institution of higher education, the parties to the contract may provide for the direct payment of tuition, room and board, or tuition only costs to the beneficiary. The manner and amount of direct payment under this section shall be determined in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26.
SDCL 13-55E-12