Guam § 28806 - Scholarships.

§ 28806. Scholarships.

The Every Child is Entitled to a Higher Education

Scholarship Program shall consist of students who have declared

their intention to attend the University of Guam. Scholarships

may be awarded to eligible students who meet the following

criteria:

(a) bona fide resident of Guam paying income taxes to

the government of Guam, or is a dependent of a parent or

legal guardian who pays income taxes to the government of

Guam; and

(b) citizen of the United States;

(c) senior or graduate of an accredited high school with

a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a

4.0 scale, or its equivalent;

(d) official acceptance to the University of Guam in

accordance with its admissions policies; and

(e) does not already hold a bachelor’s (or any

undergraduate) degree; and

(f) demonstrates financial need, which shall be

determined by regulations authorized by § 28105 of Article

1 of this Chapter. In addition, the applicant must complete

and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) to determine the appropriate level of need; and

must exhaust all federal sources that may be available for

economically disadvantaged students, as certified by UOG.