Arkansas Code Title 6, Subtitle 6, Chapter 82, Subchapter 17 - Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program

• § 6-82-1701 - Legislative Intent.
  (a) The General Assembly finds that tuition assistance to low-income students is a key contributor to college and workforce success.(b) Tuition assistance will significantly...
• § 6-82-1702 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Approved institution" means a public or private institution of higher education located in Arkansas that: (i) Is...
• § 6-82-1703 - Establishment.
  The Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program is established to increase the opportunities of low-income students to pursue higher education opportunities.
• § 6-82-1704 - Eligibility.
  (a) Eligibility for the Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program shall be based on criteria established by rule of the Department of Higher Education.(b) The...
• § 6-82-1705 - Recipients.
  (a) Students who receive grants under this subchapter shall be known as Higher Education Opportunities Grant recipients.(b) An eligible recipient shall receive a grant...
• § 6-82-1706 - Rules.
  (a) The Department of Higher Education shall promulgate rules for the administration of the Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program consistent with the purposes and...
• § 6-82-1707 - Administrative Costs.
  The Department of Higher Education is authorized to expend each year up to two percent (2%) of the amount appropriated for the Higher Education...
• § 6-82-1708 - Informational Materials.
  The Department of Education and the Department of Higher Education shall develop appropriate informational materials on the Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program for distribution...
• § 6-82-1709 - Program Evaluation.
  The Director of the Department of Higher Education may review and evaluate the operation of the Higher Education Opportunities Grant Program with regard to...
• § 6-82-1710 - Scholarship Hold.
  The Department of Higher Education may approve a scholarship hold for a student for a period of twenty-four (24) months or less for the...

Last modified: November 15, 2016