section .0300 - Application

10A NCAC 72 .0301         SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES

(a)  Method of Applying for Scholarships. Students shall apply online for NC Reach through www.ncreach.org. The application shall include the applicant's personal information, education history, financial information, information release agreement, and electronic signature.

(b)  Determination of eligible students. Eligibility for the NC Reach program shall be verified by employees of the State Division of Social Services.

(c)  Scholarships within an Academic Year. An eligible student shall, subject to available funds, receive a scholarship for one or more semesters or quarters, provided that the eligible student's total financial aid, including from the Education Training Voucher, Pell Grant, and NC Reach Scholarship, does not exceed the total cost of attendance.

(d)  Denial of Scholarship Applications. The entity providing case management services shall notify any student whose application is denied and the reasons for the denial.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-153; S.L. 2018-5; S.L. 2017-57;

Eff. June 1, 2008;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2019.