The designated agency of each of the 50 States, DC, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. A State application reviewed and approved annually by the Secretary of Education qualifies the State for student award funds.
States pay administrative costs.
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87 . For technical assistance for States regarding the State application, refer to OMB Circular No. 1840-0099. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 . This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Eligible students annually apply to their State of residence for a grant under this program, if the State has received an allotment.