SB 692
Relating to requirements to receive PROMISE Scholarship
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the requirements for receiving the PROMISE Scholarship in West Virginia. Specifically, it mandates that applicants must also achieve a qualifying score on the Classical Learning Test (CLT) when it’s applicable. The bill also outlines other eligibility criteria, including grade point average, Free Application for Federal Student Aid submission, and U.S. citizenship. It clarifies renewal requirements and includes provisions for community service and the potential for scholarship recipients to appeal eligibility decisions.
Key provisions
- Applicants must achieve a qualifying score on the Classical Learning Test (CLT) when applicable.
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
- Complete community service hours (optional).
- Meet renewal requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility.
- The commission may reinstate a lost scholarship upon successful reattainment of academic requirements.
- The commission shall promulgate rules regarding scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria.
Who is affected
- Students seeking higher education in West Virginia
- West Virginia residents pursuing college or university degrees
- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
- Eligible West Virginia institutions of higher education
- Potential donors and funding sources for the PROMISE Scholarship Program
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