Oklahoma § 70-626.6 - Qualifications for grant
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 70-626.6 — Qualifications for grant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-626.6. Qualifications for grant
A. No person shall be awarded a state tuition aid grant unless
the person:
1. Is a resident of this state. Such residency shall meet
requirements as set out by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education;
2. Has demonstrated financial need for tuition aid as
determined by Sections 626.2 and 626.7 of this title and in
accordance with procedures established by the Oklahoma State Regents
for Higher Education;
3. Has demonstrated high moral character, good citizenship, and
dedication to American ideals;
4. Has applied for state tuition aid and has been determined to
be eligible for such tuition aid; and
5. Has complied with all the rules adopted pursuant to the
Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act for the award, regulation,
and administration of state college tuition aid.
B. No person shall be awarded a state tuition aid grant if the
person is incarcerated in a state, federal, or private correctional
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facility and enrolled in a program structured primarily for virtual
learning. A state tuition aid grant shall only be awarded to an
individual who is incarcerated in a state, federal, or private
correctional facility if the individual is within (5) years from
being released from incarceration.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 149, § 6, emerg. eff. May 22, 1971. Amended
by Laws 1995, c. 247, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2024, c. 334, §
1, eff. July 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 70-626.6
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 70-626.6 cover?
Section 70-626.6 ("Qualifications for grant") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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