8VAC40-132-170. Enrollment at multiple institutions and in study abroad programs.

Part IV. Graduate Financial Assistance

Article 3
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program Awards

8VAC40-132-140. Graduate eligibility criteria for an initial award.

A. In order to receive a Commonwealth Award, the graduate student must be enrolled full-time into an eligible program on or after the term's census date.

B. An individual award may be based on financial need but may, in addition to or instead of, be based on other criteria determined by the institution making the award.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-636 of the Code of Virginia.Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 5, eff. November 1, 2017.

8VAC40-132-150. Amount of awards.

The amount of an award shall be determined by the institution making the award; however, the institution shall annually notify the council of the maximum size of a graduate award that is paid from funds in the appropriation.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-636 of the Code of Virginia.Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 5, eff. November 1, 2017.

8VAC40-132-160. Renewability of awards.

Awards may be renewed provided that the graduate student:

1. Maintains satisfactory academic progress; and

2. Continues to be enrolled full-time.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-636 of the Code of Virginia.Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 5, eff. November 1, 2017.

8VAC40-132-170. Enrollment at multiple institutions and in study abroad programs.

A. A student enrolled concurrently at multiple institutions may receive an award if:

1. The home institution is a VSFAP participating institution;

2. A formal consortium agreement is in place; and

3. The student's combined enrollment meets full-time requirements.

B. A student enrolled in a study abroad program may receive an award if:

1. The student is enrolled full-time;

2. The student remains on record as a student in an eligible program at the home institution for the term in which the award is received;

3. The program funds are disbursed through the home institution; and

4. The study abroad program is a formal agreement arranged by the institution.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-636 of the Code of Virginia.Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 5, eff. November 1, 2017.

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