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14 DE Code § 3435. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter IV. Merit-Based Scholarship Programs|§ 3435. Diamond State Scholarship.

§ 3435. Diamond State Scholarship. (a) Purpose. — It is the purpose of this program to award merit-based scholarships to Delaware students who have demonstrated academic excellence. The program is intended to serve as both an incentive and a reward for serious academic achievement. (b) Awards. — (1) High school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time students at a degree-granting college during the academic year immediately following high school graduation and who meet application requirements established by the Office are eligible to apply. (2) Application requirements shall be established by the Office and may include grades, standardized test scores, participation in extra-curricular activities, essay questions and other indicators of achievement. (3) Awards may be renewed for a total of 4 years of undergraduate study, provided the recipient meets renewal requirements established by the Office and communicated in writing at the time of the original award. (4) If a student fails to meet the renewal requirements, eligibility for the scholarship is terminated. Attainment of qualifying grades in subsequent years will not qualify the student for reinstatement to the program. (5) Scholarships are provided for the purpose of meeting direct and indirect costs of higher education. Where such education costs are nonexistent or reduced, as in the case of U.S. military academies, the Office may designate a particular student as a Diamond State Scholar without monetary award or may reduce the value of the scholarship.73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3440. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3440. Purpose.

§ 3440. Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly through this subchapter to provide scholarships to deserving Delawareans in memory of elected officials and other distinguished citizens who served the State with distinction and for whom recognition through an education endowment is a fitting memorial. To this end, the General Assembly hereby establishes the Memorial Scholarship Fund. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3441. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3441. Awards.

§ 3441. Awards. (a) Scholarships shall be awarded to students who will enroll as first-time, full-time students in the academic year following award of the scholarship. (b) Scholarships shall be awarded in an amount sufficient to meet the costs of tuition, required fees, room, board and books at the institution specified. (c) Selection of scholarship recipients shall be based on criteria established by the Office that shall include the qualities of academic achievement, community service, participation in extracurricular activities and promise of academic success in college. (d) Where several students are judged to be equally qualified for the scholarships, financial need may be considered in making scholarship awards. (e) Awards shall be renewable within the limits of appropriations for the program, to a maximum of 4 awards, provided the student meets the academic progress standards set by the Office and communicated in writing to the recipient at the time the initial award is granted. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3442. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3442. B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship.

§ 3442. B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship. Awards:  (1) One scholarship shall be awarded each year to a graduating high school senior who will enter the University of Delaware. (2) The Office shall award scholarships only to students who have accepted an admissions offer from the University of Delaware by a deadline date established by agreement between the University of Delaware and the Office.66 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3443. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3443. Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

§ 3443. Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Awards:  (1) One scholarship shall be awarded each year to a student who will enter Delaware State University. (2) The Office shall award scholarships only to students who have accepted an admissions offer from Delaware State University by a deadline date established by agreement between Delaware State University and the Office.69 Del. Laws, c. 448, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3444. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3444. Charles L. “Chuck” Hebner Memorial Scholarship.

§ 3444. Charles L. “Chuck” Hebner Memorial Scholarship. Awards:  (1) Each year, 1 scholarship shall be awarded to a qualifying student at the University of Delaware, and 1 scholarship shall be awarded to a qualifying student at Delaware State University. (2) Scholarships will be awarded to students who will major in humanities or social sciences. (3) Priority will be given to students who will major in political science. (4) The Office shall award scholarships only to students who have accepted an admissions offer from the University of Delaware or Delaware State University by a deadline date established by agreement between the Office and each University respectively.72 Del. Laws, c. 347, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3446. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter V. Memorial Scholarships|§ 3446. Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Awards.

§ 3446. Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Awards. Transferred by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 9, effective July 23, 2010, to § 3460 of this title.
14 DE Code § 3451. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VI. Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others|§ 3451. Statement of purpose.

§ 3451. Statement of purpose. It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide educational benefits for the children of deceased veterans of the military services of the United States, military service personnel held prisoner of war, military service personnel officially declared to be missing in action, employees of the Department of Transportation as defined in § 3452(a)(1)e. of this title, and state police officers killed in the line of duty. 59 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 396, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3452. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VI. Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others|§ 3452. Requirements to receive benefits.

§ 3452. Requirements to receive benefits. (a) In order to qualify for the benefits of this subchapter, an applicant shall be:  (1) The child of:  a. A member of the armed forces who was killed while on active duty or who died from disease, wounds, injuries or disabilities arising or resulting from performance of duty; b. A member of the armed forces who is being held or who was held as a prisoner of war; c. A member of the armed forces officially declared missing in action; or d. A state police officer who was killed in the line of duty or who died from disease, wounds or disabilities arising or resulting from pursuit of the officer's official duties; e. An employee of the Department of Transportation routinely employed in job-related activities upon the state highway system, such as toll operators, construction inspectors, equipment operators, bridge inspectors and maintenance staff, and survey crews, who was killed in the line of duty or who died from disease, wounds, or disabilities arising or resulting from pursuit of the employee's official duties. (2) A person who at the time of application for benefits is at least 16 years of age, but not more than 24 years of age, and who shall have been a resident of the State for at least 3 years prior to the date of application; and (3) Attending or admitted for attendance at an educational institution beyond the high school level in a program not to exceed 4 years in duration. (b) No child of a member of the armed forces shall receive educational benefits in accordance with this subchapter unless such child qualifies under subsection (a) of this section, and:  (1) A parent of such child is a resident of the State and is or was missing in action or held as a prisoner of war; or (2) A parent of such child was a resident of the State at the time such parent was killed or later died from disease, wounds, injuries or disabilities arising or resulting from performance of duty.59 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 396, §  2;
14 DE Code § 3453. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VI. Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others|§ 3453. Vested rights.

§ 3453. Vested rights. Any person found to be qualified for the benefits of this subchapter as the child of a deceased or missing veteran shall not be divested of the benefits upon the return of the veteran who was a prisoner of war, missing in action or mistakenly listed as deceased. 59 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3454. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VI. Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others|§ 3454. Eligible institutions.

§ 3454. Eligible institutions. Benefits authorized in this subchapter may be utilized for attendance at:  (1) An institution financially supported by the State; (2) If the desired major or training is not available in such an institution, then at a private institution in Delaware; (3) If there is no institution in Delaware offering such major or training, at a public or private institution in another state; or (4) If an eligible student chooses to attend an institution out of the sequence described herein, the value of the benefit will be reduced as described in this subchapter.59 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3455. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VI. Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others|§ 3455. Extent of benefit.

§ 3455. Extent of benefit. (a) The per student benefits granted under this subchapter may not exceed the amount of tuition and fees per academic year. (b) Benefits shall be limited to 4 years of training or education. (c) If the student attends an institution according to the priority sequence outlined above, the benefit shall be equal to the amount of tuition and fees. If the student chooses to attend a Delaware private institution when that student's major is offered at a Delaware public institution, or if the student chooses to attend an out-of-state institution when that student's major is offered at a Delaware public institution and/or a Delaware private institution, the amount of the benefit shall be equal to the tuition and fees of:  (1) The average tuition and fees of the Delaware public institutions which offer the major; or (2) The average tuition and fees of the Delaware private institutions which offer the major, if it is not offered at a Delaware public institution.59 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 401, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3460. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3460. Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Awards.

§ 3460. Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Awards. Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Awards shall be administered pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Education as set forth in the provisions of § 153(c) of this title. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  9;
14 DE Code § 3461. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3461. Critical need reimbursement program.

§ 3461. Critical need reimbursement program. (a) Purpose. — It is the purpose of this program to increase the number of public teachers with a standard certificate in their area of instruction. This will improve student achievement by enabling and encouraging those teachers to pursue education that will enable them to become fully certified and prepared to deliver high-quality instruction in state-approved critical needs areas. This program will provide direct reimbursement to an institute of higher education or Secretary of Education-approved Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program for coursework taken during the academic year, which includes fall, winter, spring and summer sessions. (b) Eligibility. — (1) [Repealed.] (2) Eligible teachers must meet all of the following criteria:  a. Are full-time employees of a Delaware public school district or a charter school. b. Teach on an emergency certification or a certificate of eligibility. c. Teach in critical need areas as defined by the Department of Education. 1. The Department shall identify a list of critical needs areas and publish the list on the Department's website annually. 2. Eligible institutions of higher education include any out-of-state regionally-accredited college or university, or Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification Programs approved by the Delaware Secretary of Education and authorized to operate in Delaware. (3), (4) [Repealed.] (c), (d) [Repealed.] (e) Reimbursements. — (1) Reimbursement shall be provided to eligible institutions and for programs identified in subsection (b) of this section for approved coursework that meets Department of Education requirements. a. For a full-time employee of a public school district or charter school teaching on an emergency certification or certificate of eligibility, up to 1 of the following per academic year:  1. Two noncredit-bearing seminars or workshops required for certification. 2. Up to 6 credits. 3. One noncredit-bearing seminar or workshop required for certification up to 1 3-credit course. (2) Reimbursement funds shall be distributed to the institution of higher education upon course completion with a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for credit bearing courses or an equivalent passing grade in a noncredit-bearing course. Eligible institutions must verify enrollment and course grades prior to disbursement of funds.  (3) Funding may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees or the equivalent at the highest cost public institution in Delaware. If funding exceeds the appropriation, eligible institutions of higher education will be awarded funds in a prorated share of the applicant pool. (4) The Department may set aside funds as available for teachers meeting these criteria as demand requires.73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 160, §§  1-7;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  10;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 16;  83 Del. Laws, c. 46, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3462. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3462. Fund.

§ 3462. Fund. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 8, effective July 23, 2010.
14 DE Code § 3463. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3463. Use of Fund.

§ 3463. Use of Fund. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 8, effective July 23, 2010.
14 DE Code § 3464. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3464. Allocation of Fund.

§ 3464. Allocation of Fund. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 8, effective July 23, 2010.
14 DE Code § 3465. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3465. Eligible organizations.

§ 3465. Eligible organizations. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 8, effective July 23, 2010.
14 DE Code § 3466. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3466. Tuition and fees for spouses and children of active duty military.

§ 3466. Tuition and fees for spouses and children of active duty military. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the spouse and any child of a member of the active military service of the United States, who has been assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment to duty in Delaware, shall be deemed to be an in-state resident for the purposes of determining tuition, fees, and other charges at Delaware public universities, colleges, or community colleges, and is entitled to pay the tuition, fees and other charges imposed upon Delaware residents as long as the spouse or child remains enrolled at such institution. 83 Del. Laws, c. 119, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3467. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs|§ 3467. Volunteer firefighter educational benefits.

§ 3467. Volunteer firefighter educational benefits. (a) For purposes of this section, “member” means as defined in § 6646 of Title 16. (b) An active member is eligible for postsecondary education tuition reimbursement pursuant to this section under the following conditions:  (1) The member must apply for tuition reimbursement in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission. (2) Education benefits authorized by this section may be used only at a college or university within the State. (3) A member may be reimbursed under this program for only 2 classes or courses of instruction for undergraduate study or 1 class or course for graduate study each grading period. The classes will be reimbursed at 100% of the tuition paid following the completion of the course with a grade of “C” or better. (4) A member must first apply for and utilize all other reasonably available tuition assistance programs, including scholarships, grants and civilian employer education benefit programs. (c) This tuition reimbursement program is subject to the limits of the total funding appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose.  (d) To receive tuition reimbursement for a postsecondary class or course of instruction authorized by this section, a member must do both of the following:  (1) Earn a grade no lower than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent, for each class or course of instruction for which the tuition reimbursement is granted. In any class or course of instruction for which a specific grade is not issued, the member must show documentation to verify satisfactory completion. (2) Submit to the State Fire Prevention Commission within 30 days after completing a class or course of instruction proof of all of the following:  a. Course title and grade received. b. Amount of tuition paid for the course. c. Name of the postsecondary institution where the course was taken. d. A letter from the chief of the member's volunteer fire department certifying the member is on active status. (e) A member who ceases to be active or leaves membership will no longer be eligible for tuition reimbursement, but will not be required to repay any tuition reimbursement for any course completed in compliance with this section.  (f) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall include in the Commission's annual report all of the following:  (1) The number of members who participated at each postsecondary educational institution during the year. (2) The total amount of tuition expenditures made pursuant to this section during the year. (g) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary and proper for the efficient administration of this section. The rules and regulations must contain appeal procedures. 83 Del. Laws, c. 181, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3470. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VIII. Legislative Essay Scholarship|§ 3470. Purpose.

§ 3470. Purpose. The purpose of the Legislative Essay Scholarship is to encourage high school students to learn about and appreciate the foundations of American government, and to demonstrate this understanding and writing skill through an annual essay contest. 72 Del. Laws, c. 461, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3471. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VIII. Legislative Essay Scholarship|§ 3471. Eligibility.

§ 3471. Eligibility. Eligible students are 12th graders who are enrolled in a public, private or charter school or a home school program. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3472. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VIII. Legislative Essay Scholarship|§ 3472. Essays.

§ 3472. Essays. (a) Essays must be original and between 500 and 2,000 words in length. (b) The topic shall be chosen each year by a committee that consists of 1 member of the Delaware Higher Education Office designated by the Director of the Office, 1 member designated by the president of the Delaware Society Sons of the American Revolution, and 1 member designated by the regent of the Delaware State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. (c) The topic of the essay must relate to:  (1) Events, persons, philosophies, technologies, governments or ideals in American history; (2) The approximate 90-year period from 1770 to 1860, including events leading up to the American Revolutionary War, but excluding the Civil War; and (3) A positive approach to the overall theme of “Building the Foundations of the Modern United States of America.”73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3473. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter VIII. Legislative Essay Scholarship|§ 3473. Awards.

§ 3473. Awards. (a) One $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship shall be awarded to a twelfth grade student-resident from each senatorial and representative district in the State whose essay meets the standards established by the Office. (b) Three statewide awards shall be made to the writers of the top 3 senatorial or representative district scholarship winners. These nonrenewable scholarships will be in the amounts of $10,000, $7,500 and $5,000. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 307, §  374;  75 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  421;  77 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3475. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 34. Financial Assistance for Higher Education|Subchapter IX. Education Endowment Fund|§ 3475. Purpose.

§ 3475. Purpose. From time to time individuals, corporations and businesses desire to assist Delaware students in pursuing higher education by establishing or contributing to scholarship funds. This endowment fund is established to encourage and focus such giving. 73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;