§ 16-33D-5 — Grant Eligibility

To be eligible for the grant award, an applicant shall satisfy all of the following:
(1) Be classified as an undergraduate student with the completion of at least 36 credit hours for an associate degree or at least 72 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree of a college degree program that is connected with workforce development needs and aligned with Alabama’s high demand occupations list adopted by the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways.
(2) Show proof of residency.
(3) Have good academic standing as defined by the institution.
(4) Has been accepted to or is enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an eligible program in an authorized institution leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree and has not attended a postsecondary education institution at least two years prior.
(5) Satisfies continuing eligibility each term by enrolling in six hours or more per term continuously as established by the commission.

Legislative History

(Act 2023-539, §5.)