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14 DE Code § 3476. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter IX. Education Endowment Fund|§ 3476. Fund.

§ 3476. Fund. The Office may receive, hold, invest, reinvest and use funds in the form of grants or gifts from private corporations, trusts, individuals, organizations, groups and other sources to support Delaware residents in postsecondary education programs. (1) To qualify as tax deductible donations, contributions to the Fund must be made without restriction or precondition. (2) The Office shall ensure that contributors of qualifying donations receive such documentation as may be necessary to support tax deduction of gifts to the Fund. (3) The Office may establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for administration of this subchapter. (4) The Office shall hold the Fund in an interest-bearing account, or may invest and reinvest funds to advance the purposes of this subchapter. (5) Awards from the Fund must be based on student financial need, but may include other criteria as may be established by the Office.73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3478. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter X. Higher Education for Senior Citizens|§ 3478. Fees.

§ 3478. Fees. The Boards of Trustees of the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Delaware Technical and Community College are hereby authorized and directed to establish, by not later than the fall quarter of 1986, a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older, and who are formal degree candidates, may attend classes for credit or audit without payment of application, course registration or other related fees. Persons enrolled in such program shall be required to pay the cost of all books, supplies, laboratory fees and shop fees. 65 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3479. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter X. Higher Education for Senior Citizens|§ 3479. Limitations.

§ 3479. Limitations. The privilege authorized by this subchapter may be granted only on a space available basis if such classes are not filled as of the close of registration. The institutions listed in this subchapter may limit or deny the privilege for courses which are in programs for which a selective admissions criteria has been established. 65 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3483. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3483. Purpose.

§ 3483. Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly through this subchapter to establish the Delaware College Investment Plan pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 529 or successor section and to charge the Plans Management Board to implement and maintain the Plan through the adoption of rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §§  1-3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3484. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3484. Administration; authority.

§ 3484. Administration; authority. This subchapter shall be administered by the Plans Management Board pursuant to § 2722 of Title 29. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §§  2, 3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  19;  75 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  164;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §§  11, 12;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3485. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3485. Definitions.

§ 3485. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Account” means an individual account, a trust account or a savings account established in accordance with this subchapter. (2) “Account owner” means the individual, individuals, or the trustee of a trust identified at the time the account is opened as having the right to withdraw funds from the account. (3) “Board” means the Plans Management Board pursuant to § 2722 of Title 29. (4) “Designated beneficiary” means, except as provided in § 3490 of this title, the individual designated at the time the account is opened as having the right to receive a qualified withdrawal for the payment of qualified higher education expenses or, if such designated beneficiary is replaced in accordance with § 3490 of this title, such replacement. (5) “Financial institution” means a bank, a commercial bank, a national bank, a savings bank, a savings and loan, a thrift institution, a credit union, an insurance company, a trust company, a mutual fund, an investment firm or other similar entity authorized to do business in this State. (6) “Higher education institution” means an eligible education institution as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 135(c)(3). (7) “Member of the family” shall have the same meaning as contained in 26 U.S.C. § 529(e) or successor section. (8) “Nonqualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal from an account that is not:  a. A qualified withdrawal; b. A withdrawal made as the result of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary; c. A withdrawal made as the result of a scholarship (or allowance or payment described in 26 U.S.C. § 135(d)(1)(B) or (C)) received by the designated beneficiary, but only to the extent of the amount of such scholarship, allowance or payment; or d. A rollover or change in the designated beneficiary described in § 3490 of this title. (9) “Plan” means the Delaware College Investment Plan established by this subchapter. (10) “Qualified higher education expenses” means tuition and other permitted expenses as presently set forth in 26 U.S.C. § 529(e) or as hereafter permitted by such successor or amended section for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at a higher education institution. (11) “Qualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal from an account to pay the qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary, but only if the withdrawal is made in accordance with the requirements of the Plan. (12) “Trust” means a trust which is revocable or irrevocable and which has at least 1 individual as its current beneficiary.71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §§  1, 2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  1-3;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3487. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3487. The Program.

§ 3487. The Program. (a) An account owner may establish an account by making an initial contribution to the Plan in the name of the designated beneficiary. Once a contribution is made it becomes part of the Plan and subject to this subchapter. (b) Any person may make a contribution to an account once an account is opened. If the account owner is a trust, the trustee must consent to the contribution. (c) Contributions to an account shall be made only in cash. (d) Total contributions to all accounts shall not exceed those reasonably necessary, considering the return on contributions and the age and circumstances of the designated beneficiary, to provide for the qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary. The Board shall establish maximum contribution limits applicable to Plan accounts and shall require such information from the account owner and the designated beneficiary to establish the limit as it relates to such account. (e) Separate records and accounting shall be required by the Plan for each account and reports shall be made no less frequently than annually to the account owner and the designated beneficiary. (f) In the case of an account owner which is a trust, the Board shall require such information from the account owner as is necessary to establish compliance with the Plan. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 402, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  4, 5;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3489. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3489. Prohibitions.

§ 3489. Prohibitions. (a) No account nor any interest in an account shall be assignable or pledged or otherwise used to secure or obtain a loan or other advancement. (b) No refund of a qualified educational expense payment may be paid by a higher education institution directly to the designated beneficiary or to the account owner. Any refund of qualified tuition expenses owed by a higher education institution on account of an overpayment of educational expenses must be refunded to the Plan for credit to the designated beneficiary's account. (c) A qualified withdrawal that is used to pay for qualified education expenses must be paid jointly to the designated beneficiary and the higher education institution or directly to the higher education institution. A payment of qualified education expenses may not be made directly to the beneficiary. (d) Total contributions to all accounts established on behalf of a particular beneficiary in excess of those reasonably necessary to meet the designated beneficiary's qualified higher education expenses are prohibited. (e) Except as permitted in 26 U.S.C. § 529 and regulations thereunder, no person shall have the right to direct the investment of any contributions to or earnings from the Plan. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3490. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3490. Designated beneficiary.

§ 3490. Designated beneficiary. (a) An account owner shall have the right at any time to change the designated beneficiary of an account to another individual who is a member of the family of the former designated beneficiary, and, in the case of an account owner which is a trust, to another person who is also a beneficiary of the trust. (b) An account owner shall have the right at any time to direct that all or a portion of an account be transferred to the account of another beneficiary if the designated beneficiaries are members of the same family, and, in the case of an account owner which is a trust, to the account of another beneficiary if the designated beneficiary is also a beneficiary of the trust. (c) The right to change the designated beneficiary or to transfer between accounts contained in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be denied if, under regulations adopted by the Board, the exercise of the right would result in either excess contributions to an account or the exercise of impermissible investment direction by the account owner. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  6, 7;
14 DE Code § 3491. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XII. Delaware College Investment Plan|§ 3491. Account withdrawals; penalties.

§ 3491. Account withdrawals; penalties. (a) Withdrawal from an account may be made on 30 days' written notice to the Board or on such shorter notice as the Board may by regulation provide. A withdrawal shall be designated as a qualified withdrawal or a nonqualified withdrawal and the application shall provide such information and be made on such forms as the Board shall find are necessary to enable the Board to determine the nature of the withdrawal. (b) An account withdrawal paid to or for the benefit of any person during any calendar year shall be reported to the person and the Internal Revenue Service. The report shall be made at the time and contain such information as required by law. (c) The Board shall establish a more than de minimis penalty, at the minimum amount necessary to satisfy the requirements of § 529 of Title 26 of the United States Code [26 U.S.C. § 529] or successor section for a nonqualified withdrawal on the portion of the withdrawal that constitutes income under § 529 of Title 26 of the United States Code [26 U.S.C. § 529] or successor section. (d) Penalties collected under this section may be used to defray the costs of the Plan. 71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;
14 DE Code § 3495. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIII. Participation in National and Regional Higher Education Organizations|§ 3495. Southern Regional Education Board.

§ 3495. Southern Regional Education Board. The Governor is authorized to commit the State of Delaware to membership in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and to execute the SREB compact, which the Delaware General Assembly hereby approves. 71 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  382;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  3;
14 DE Code § 3496-3498. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIII. Participation in National and Regional Higher Education Organizations|§ 3496-3498. Purpose; administration; Charles L. “Chuck” Hebner Memorial Scholarship.

§ 3496-3498. Purpose; administration; Charles L. “Chuck” Hebner Memorial Scholarship. Repealed by 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 4, effective July 17, 2001. For present law, see § 3444 of this title.
14 DE Code § 3401A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3401A. Purpose.

§ 3401A. Purpose. There is hereby created the Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree, hereafter referred to as “SEED”, program. Under this subchapter, qualified, college-bound state resident students are relieved of the burden of paying undergraduate tuition at Delaware Technical and Community College, or the University of Delaware, Associate in Arts Program provided that these students meet the criteria set forth in this subchapter and are enrolled in a credit or noncredit program leading to the award of a recognized academic credential or pursuing studies leading to an associate degree at Delaware Technical and Community College. Students who qualify under this subchapter shall not have to repay the State because it is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly, through this subchapter, to help ensure that Delaware students stay in high school, excel academically, and have better access to higher education regardless of a family's financial circumstances and therefore payments under this program shall be grants, not loans. 75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3402A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3402A. Definitions.

§ 3402A. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) “Academic year” shall mean the 3 consecutive academic semesters beginning with the fall semester. (2) “Adult student” shall mean an individual 25 years of age or older at the time of enrollment. (3) “Family” for a dependent applicant shall mean the applicant, the applicant's parents or legal guardian, relative caregiver, and other children under the age of 21 of the applicant's parents, legal guardian or relative caregiver. The term “family” for an independent applicant shall mean the applicant, an applicant's spouse and any dependent children. (4) “Full-time” shall mean a minimum of 24 credit hours in each academic year. (5) “Institution” shall mean Delaware Technical and Community College or the University of Delaware, Associate in Arts Program. (6) “Recognized academic credential” shall mean a diploma or certificate of completion for a credit or noncredit training program consisting of 100 hours of instruction or more, or that requires a student to pass a licensure or certification examination approved by a federal, state or local government, regulatory body, or industry/trade group. (7) “School activity” shall mean open house, school curriculum night, parent and teacher conference night, holiday program, or other school-related events conducted by a public middle school or high school where parents, community members, and students are encouraged to attend and participate. (8) “Violent felony” shall mean any felony listed in § 4201(c) of Title 11, except for drug-related offenses set forth in Title 16.75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3403A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3403A. Administration.

§ 3403A. Administration. (a) This subchapter shall be administered by the institution where the student is enrolled or has sought admission. (b) Each institution shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to the administration of this subchapter. Such rules and regulations may include an appeals process to grant exceptions to the eligibility requirements set forth in § 3406A(a)(1) and (2) of this title for applicants who are unable to make steady academic progress toward the completion of an associate's degree or other recognized academic credential due to military service, participation in a full time volunteer service program, personal or family hardship, or a documented medical condition. Applicants who are granted an exception pursuant to this subsection will remain subject to the limitation on eligibility set forth in § 3406A(c) of this title. (c) Each institution shall annually report to the General Assembly of the State the names of its own students enrolled in the SEED program and the total amount of expenditures made under this subchapter. The report must identify which of those students enrolled in the program pursue a bachelor's degree after completion of an associate degree. 75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  421;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  355;  82 Del. Laws, c. 139, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3405A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3405A. Grant awards/operations.

§ 3405A. Grant awards/operations. Each institution shall establish and implement its own procedures to award grants to eligible students subject to appropriations for such purpose, including, but not limited to, a procedure to determine priority among applicants in the event that the amount of grants requested by eligible applicants exceeds the appropriation, which may include consideration of financial need and academic achievement. Grants shall also be available for the Associates in Arts Program courses taught at Delaware Technical and Community College, and administered jointly with the University of Delaware. Grant awards shall not exceed the available appropriation for each fiscal year. Grant awards shall be disbursed as follows:  Beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year, tuition assistance shall be provided to qualifying applicants in an amount equal to the following:  (1) A grant recipient receiving no other financial assistance specifically designated for tuition and/or other regularly assessed fees with the exception of loans shall receive a grant equal to the full amount of tuition charged by the institution. (2) A grant recipient receiving other financial assistance specifically designated for tuition and other regularly assessed fees shall receive a grant equal to the difference between the amount of tuition charged by the institution and the amount of the other financial assistance. (3) If, as a result of applying for federal and state student financial aid, or through other means, it becomes apparent that deliberate fraud was involved in the application process, the institution may reevaluate the recipient's eligibility for grant assistance, and may withdraw a grant award. Any grant award made as the result of deliberate fraud may be recovered by the State through an action at law.75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3407A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3407A. Disbursement.

§ 3407A. Disbursement. (a) Funds awarded from this program shall be disbursed on a semester by semester basis upon receipt of enrollment verification. (b) No disbursement on behalf of an individual student, pursuant to this subchapter, who is enrolled in an associate's degree seeking program shall be greater than the tuition charged by the institution. (c) No disbursement on behalf of an individual student, pursuant to this subchapter, who is enrolled in a credit or noncredit program leading to a recognized academic credential shall exceed the amount of full-time tuition charged by the institution during the corresponding academic year. 75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3408A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act|§ 3408A. Additional responsibilities.

§ 3408A. Additional responsibilities. (a) Each Institution shall develop, promote, and coordinate a public awareness program to inform students and parents of the SEED program. (b) The Department of Education shall ensure that every school district, and each charter and nonpublic high school, designates at least 1 SEED program contact person, who shall be either a counselor or teacher, at each high school site in this State. The Department of Education shall also ensure that all printed or electronic communications relating to a school activity include information about the SEED Scholarship Program. Printed and electronic communications shall include, but is not limited to, middle school, high school, or district-wide school activity announcements found in or on printed programs, newsletters, e-newsletters, community newspapers, and websites. For school activities where general announcements are made by any school official, information relating to the SEED Scholarship Program shall also be included in those communications. 75 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 239, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3409A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act|§ 3409A. Purpose.

§ 3409A. Purpose. There is hereby created the Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Program. Under this subchapter, qualified, college-bound state resident students are relieved of a substantial part of the burden of paying undergraduate tuition at Delaware State University provided that these students meet the criteria set forth in this subchapter and are pursuing studies leading to a bachelor's degree at Delaware State University. Students who qualify under this subchapter shall not have to repay the State because it is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly, through this subchapter, to help ensure that Delaware students stay in high school, excel academically, and have better access to higher education regardless of a family's financial circumstances and therefore payments under this program shall be grants, not loans. 77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;