Indiana § 21-12-4-2 - Eligibility
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§ 21-12-4-2. Eligibility
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 2. A person is eligible for a freedom of choice grant if:
(1) the person is qualified for a higher education award under the terms of IC 21-12-3-1, IC 21-12-3-2, and IC 21-12-3-3 or IC 21-12-3-4, even if lack of funds prevents the award or grant;
(2) for a freedom of choice grant awarded before September 1, 2014, the person has a financial need that exceeds the award, as determined in accordance with:
(A) this chapter, IC 21-18.5-4, IC 21-12-2, and IC 21-12-3; and
(B) the rules of the commission; and
(3) the person will attend an approved postsecondary educational institution that:
(A) either:
(i) operates in Indiana, provides an organized two (2) year or longer program of collegiate grade directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, is operated by a nonprofit entity, and is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6; or
(ii) is a hospital that operates a nursing diploma program that is accredited by the Indiana state board of nursing; and
(B) is operated privately and not administered or controlled by any state agency or entity.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-15 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.19; P.L.281-2013, SEC.13.
IC 21-12-4-2Eligibility Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 2. A person is eligible for a freedom of choice grant if:
(1) the person is qualified for a higher education award under the terms of IC 21-12-3-1, IC 21-12-3-2, and IC 21-12-3-3 or IC 21-12-3-4, even if lack of funds prevents the award or grant;
(2) for a freedom of choice grant awarded before September 1, 2014, the person has a financial need that exceeds the award, as determined in accordance with:
(A) this chapter, IC 21-18.5-4, IC 21-12-2, and IC 21-12-3; and
(B) the rules of the commission; and
(3) the person will attend an approved postsecondary educational institution that:
(A) either:
(i) operates in Indiana, provides an organized two (2) year or longer program of collegiate grade directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, is operated by a nonprofit entity, and is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6; or
(ii) is a hospital that operates a nursing diploma program that is accredited by the Indiana state board of nursing; and
(B) is operated privately and not administered or controlled by any state agency or entity.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-15 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.19; P.L.281-2013, SEC.13; P.L.152-2026, SEC.248.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 21-12-4-2
What does Indiana Code § 21-12-4-2 cover?
Section 21-12-4-2 ("Eligibility") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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