South Dakota § 13-55A-16 Scholarship––Eligible students.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 13-55A-16 — Scholarship––Eligible students.

South Dakota § 13-55A-16

Title 13EDUCATION

Ch. 13-54NEED-BASED GRANTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 13-55A-16 (2026).

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A student is eligible for a South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, pursuant to § 13-55A-15 , if the student:

(1)Is a state resident for at least one year prior to application for the scholarship;

(2)Attends an eligible institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree;

(3)Establishes financial need, as determined by the eligible institution and the board described in § 13-55A-15 ;

(4)Commits, in writing, to live and work in this state for a period of three years after graduation, or following military service or graduate education, if applicable;

(5)Maintains a GPA of at least 2.0 while enrolled at an eligible institution; and (6) Agrees, through a promissory note or other agreement, that failure to comply with this section results in the scholarship being converted to an

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A student is eligible for a South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, pursuant to § 13-55A-15 , if the student: (1) Is a state resident for at least one year prior to application for the scholarship; (2) Attends an eligible institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree; (3) Establishes financial need, as determined by the eligible institution and the board described in § 13-55A-15 ; (4) Commits, in writing, to live and work in this state for a period of three years after graduation, or following military service or graduate education, if applicable; (5) Maintains a GPA of at least 2.0 while enrolled at an eligible institution; and (6) Agrees, through a promissory note or other agreement, that failure to comply with this section results in the scholarship being converted to an interest-bearing loan. A student is eligible to receive a scholarship under this section for five years. If a student fails to complete a baccalaureate degree within five years from the date of initial attendance, the board may convert any amounts awarded to the student into an interest-bearing loan. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may temporarily or permanently waive the requirements of this section if factors, as determined by the board, prevent a student from satisfying the requirements in this section.