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2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs Not Administered by the Office › § 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, is 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;  83 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter VII. Other Financial Assistance Programs Not Administered by the Office › § 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 3483. Purpose.

§ 3483. Purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly through this subchapter to establish the DE529 Education Savings 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;  83 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 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 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 DE529 Education Savings Plan established by this subchapter.
(10) “Qualified education expenses” means tuition and other permitted expenses as 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 education institution.
(11) “Qualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal from an account to pay the qualified 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;  83 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 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 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;  83 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 3489. Prohibitions.

§ 3489. Prohibitions.
(a) No account nor any interest in an account may 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 an education institution directly to the designated beneficiary or to the account owner. Any refund of qualified tuition expenses owed by an 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 education institution or directly to the 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 education expenses are prohibited.
71 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 300, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XII. DE529 Education Savings Plan Administered by the Plans Management Board › § 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;
2023 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;
2023 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.
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XIV. The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act Administered by Delaware Technical and Community College and University of Delaware › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3410A. Definitions.

§ 3410A. 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 2 consecutive academic semesters beginning with the fall semester.
(2) “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.
(3) “Full-time” shall mean a minimum of 24 credit hours in each academic year.
(4) “Institution” shall mean Delaware State University.
(5) “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.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3411A. Administration.

§ 3411A. Administration.
(a) This subchapter shall be administered by the institution.
(b) The 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 § 3412A(a)(6) of this title for applicants who are unable to attend classes in the fall semester immediately after graduation from high school due to military service, participation in a full-time volunteer service program, or a documented medical condition. Admission deferrals of up to 1 calendar year in duration may be offered to those students who defer admission due to military service, participation in a full-time volunteer service program, or a documented medical condition. Upon passage of 1 year, students may appeal for an admission deferral for 1 additional consecutive year for the reasons stated above.
(c) The institution shall annually report to the General Assembly of the State the names of its students enrolled in the Inspire Scholarship Program and the total amount of expenditures made under this subchapter.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  356;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3413A. Grant awards/operations.

§ 3413A. Grant awards/operations.
The 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. Grant awards shall not exceed the available appropriation for each fiscal year. Grant awards shall be disbursed as follows:
Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, tuition assistance shall be provided to qualifying applicants in an amount equal to the following:
(1) A recipient shall receive a grant for tuition assistance that shall be equal to full in-state tuition at the institution.
(2) Inspire grants are renewable, provided that the recipient meets eligibility requirements in § 3414A of this title..
(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.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3414A. Maintaining eligibility.

§ 3414A. Maintaining eligibility.
(a) To maintain continued state payment of tuition once enrolled at the institution shall meet all of the following:
(1) Make steady academic progress toward a degree, earning not less than the minimum number of hours of credit required for full-time standing in each academic year.
(2) Maintain continuous enrollment for not less than 2 semesters in each successive academic year, unless granted an exception for cause by the institution.
(3) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 calculated on a 4.0 scale at the end of the first academic year and thereafter maintain such a cumulative grade point average. The institution may grant exceptions upon appeal.
(4) The student and family shall certify that the student has not been convicted of any felony.
(5) Complete 10 hours of community service, as defined by the institution, per semester.
(b) Grants made by the Inspire Scholarship Program shall not be allowed for courses or other post-secondary units repeated or taken in excess of the requirements for completion of an bachelor's degree with the exception of those courses required by the institution for program admission.
(c) Students are eligible to participate in this program for a period not to exceed 8 continuous semesters, not including the summer semester.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3415A. Disbursement.

§ 3415A. 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, shall be greater than the tuition charged by the institution.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XV. The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Act Administered by Delaware State University › § 3416A. Additional responsibilities.

§ 3416A. Additional responsibilities.
(a) The institution shall develop, promote, and coordinate a public awareness program to inform students and parents of the Inspire Scholarship Program.
(b) The Department of Education shall ensure that every school district, and each charter and nonpublic high school, designates at least 1 Inspire Scholarship 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 Inspire 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 Inspire Scholarship Program shall also be included in those communications.
77 Del. Laws, c. 476, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3421A. Purpose.

§ 3421A. Purpose.
Under this subchapter, qualified, state-resident students with intellectual disabilities are eligible for grants to pay tuition at institutions of higher education in this State to pursue studies leading to a recognized credential. It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly, through this subchapter, to help ensure that students with intellectual disabilities in this State have the same opportunities as their peers without disabilities to excel academically and pursue higher education regardless of financial circumstances. Therefore, payments under this program are grants, not loans.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3422A. Definitions.

§ 3422A. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Academic year” means the 3 consecutive academic semesters beginning with the fall semester.
(2) “CTP Program” means a federally-approved comprehensive transition and postsecondary program, under 34 C.F.R. § 668.232, for students with intellectual disabilities that leads to a degree, certificate, nondegree, or noncertificate credential that, in accordance with 34 C.F.R § 668.231, meets all of the following:
a. Is offered by a participating institution.
b. Is delivered to students physically attending the institution.
c. Is designed to support students with intellectual disabilities who are seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction at an institution of higher education in order to prepare for gainful employment.
d. Includes an advising and curriculum structure.
e. Requires students with intellectual disabilities to have at least ½ of their participation in the program, as determined by the institution, focus on academic components through 1 or more of the following activities:
1. Taking credit-bearing courses with students without disabilities.
2. Auditing or otherwise participating in courses with students without disabilities for which the student does not receive regular academic credit.
3. Taking noncredit-bearing, nondegree courses with students without disabilities.
4. Participating in internships or work-based training in settings with individuals without disabilities.
f. Provides students with intellectual disabilities opportunities to participate in coursework and other activities with students without disabilities.
(3) “Full-time” means a minimum of 24 credit hours or 300 clock hours in each academic year.
(4) “Institution” means a state-funded institution of higher education in this State that offers a CTP Program.
(5) “Student with an intellectual disability” means a student with a cognitive impairment characterized by significant limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills who meets 1 or both of the following:
a. Is currently, or was formerly, eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) [20 U.S.C. §  1400 et seq.], including a student who was determined eligible for special education or related services under the IDEA but was home-schooled or attended private school.
b. Is eligible for services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.
(6) “Tuition” means costs associated with coursework and CTP Program-related fees.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3423A. Delaware Advance Scholarship Program; establishment; administration; report.

§ 3423A. Delaware Advance Scholarship Program; establishment; administration; report.
(a) This subchapter establishes the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program.
(b) An institution at which a student is enrolled or has sought admission shall administer this subchapter for the institution.
(c) An institution under subsection (b) of this section shall adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper for the administration of this subchapter.
(1) The institution may include in its rules and regulations an appeals process to grant exceptions to the eligibility requirements set forth in § 3424A of this title for applicants who are unable to attend classes in the fall semester immediately after graduation from high school due to a documented medical or mental condition.
(2) a. If an institution adopts an appeals process under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the institution may offer an admission deferral of up to 1 calendar year in duration to a student who seeks to defers admission due to a documented medical or mental condition.
b. An institution may grant a student who was offered an admission deferral under paragraph (c)(2)a. of this section an additional admission deferral of up to 1 calendar year in duration if the student seeks the additional deferral due to a documented medical or mental condition.
(d) An institution shall annually report to the Controller General the number of students enrolled in the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program and the total amount of expenditures made under this subchapter.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3424A. Initial eligibility.

§ 3424A. Initial eligibility.
(a) A student must meet all of the following to be eligible to participate in the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program and to qualify for a grant to pay tuition by the State under this subchapter for the first semester or other academic unit of postsecondary enrollment at an institution:
(1) Be under 25 years of age.
(2) Be a student with an intellectual disability.
(3) Meet the state residency requirements in the institution's residency policy.
(4) Be enrolled at the institution on a full-time, credential-seeking basis or be seeking a credential through the institution's academic accommodation policy.
(5) Not have a felony conviction. The student must certify this fact. If the student is unable to so certify, whether due to minority or disability, the student's parent, legal guardian, or relative caregiver shall make this certification on the student's behalf.
(6) Have applied for all appropriate forms of financial aid for which the student is eligible including the Federal Pell Grant, financial aid programs administered by the Delaware Higher Education Office, and financial aid programs administered by the institution, and have accepted all such financial assistance offered or awarded to the student, except for loans.
(7) Have graduated from a public or nonpublic high school in this State with a certificate of completion or diploma as indicated on the student's official high school transcript.
(8) Meet the institution's admission standards.
(9) Be admitted and attend classes at the institution no later than 2 years after the student's completion of high school.
(b) An institution shall create and implement its own equivalency standards for paragraphs (a)(7) and (a)(9) of this section in establishing eligibility of home-schooled students of this State for grants under this subchapter.
(c) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, the provisions of paragraphs (a)(7) and (a)(9) of this section do not apply to any of the following:
(1) A student who is a resident of this State and who acquired an intellectual disability within the developmental period between the ages of 18 and 21.
(2) A student who has lived in foster care under the jurisdiction of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families at any point between the ages of 16 and 18, whether placed within this State or outside the State.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3425A. Grant awards.

§ 3425A. Grant awards.
(a) An institution shall establish and implement its own procedures to award grants to students who meet the eligibility requirements of this subchapter, subject to appropriations for such purpose.
(b) (1) An institution's procedures under subsection (a) of this section must include a procedure to determine priority among students if the amount of grants requested by students who meet the eligibility requirements of this subchapter exceeds the appropriation.
(2) An institution's procedure under paragraph (b)(1) of this section may include consideration of financial need and academic achievement.
(c) An institution's grant awards may not exceed the available appropriation for each fiscal year.
(d) Beginning with the 2018 through 2019 academic year, an institution shall disburse its grant awards as follows:
(1) A student who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter and who is not receiving any other financial assistance specifically designated for tuition and other regularly assessed fees, not including loans, may receive a grant equal to the full amount of tuition charged by the institution.
(2) A student who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter and who is receiving other financial assistance specifically designated for tuition and other regularly assessed fees may receive a grant in the amount of the difference between the amount of tuition charged by the institution and the amount of the other financial assistance available to the student.
(3) a. If a student meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter, an institution may renew a grant made under this subchapter.
b. Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(3)a. of this section, the total amount of grants awarded under this subchapter to a student over the course of a student's education may not exceed the total amount of grants awarded to a student under subchapter XIV of this chapter over the course of that student's education.
(e) 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 student's eligibility for grant assistance, and may withdraw a grant award. The State may recover a grant award made as the result of deliberate fraud through an action at law.
(f) A student may not use grants awarded under this subchapter for courses or other postsecondary units repeated or taken in excess of the requirements for completion of the program credential.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3426A. Maintaining eligibility.

§ 3426A. Maintaining eligibility.
(a) A student must meet all of the following to maintain eligibility for grants under this subchapter once enrolled at an institution:
(1) Make steady academic progress toward a credential, earning not less than the minimum number of clock or credit hours required for full-time standing in each academic year.
(2) Maintain continuous enrollment for not less than 2 semesters in each successive academic year, unless granted an exception for cause by the institution.
(3) Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the institution's financial aid policy, unless granted an exception for cause by the institution.
(4) Not have a felony conviction. The student must certify this fact. If the student is unable to so certify, whether due to minority or disability, the student's parent, legal guardian, or relative caregiver shall make this certification on the student's behalf.
(b) (1) A student who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter may participate in the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program for a period not to exceed 6 continuous semesters, not including any summer semester.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (b)(1) of this section, a student may not take more than 5 years to attain a credential.
(c) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, subsection (b) of this section does not apply to any of the following:
(1) A student who is a resident of this State and who acquired an intellectual disability within the developmental period between the ages of 18 and 21.
(2) A student who has lived in foster care under the jurisdiction of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families at any point between the ages of 16 and 18, whether placed within this State or outside the State.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 34. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION › Subchapter XVI. The Delaware Advance Scholarship Act Administered by University of Delaware › § 3427A. Disbursement.

§ 3427A. Disbursement.
(a) Funds awarded under this subchapter are to be disbursed on a semester by semester basis upon receipt of enrollment verification.
(b) A disbursement of funds on behalf of a student under this subchapter may not exceed the tuition charged by the institution at which the student is enrolled.
81 Del. Laws, c. 325, § 1;