3103. SELECTION CRITERIA

3103 SELECTION CRITERIA 3103.1 To participate in the Nurses Training Corps, a person shall meet all of the following selection criteria: (a) Be a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia for two (2) years immediately prior to application to the Corps; (b) Have a stated interest in nursing and public service in the field of nursing within the District; (c) Have proof of admission or enrollment as a full-time student in a District of Columbia institution of higher education that has a Department, School or College of Nursing or a course of study in nursing and is currently accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association; (d) Pursue a course of study leading to a certificate or degree in the field of nursing that is not a course of graduate study; and (e) Have a financial need as computed under the college scholarship needs analysis or needs analysis approved by the Director. 3103.2 In making a final selection among competing applicants that meet the above criteria, the Director shall consider the following factors: (a) Student graduates with a 2.5 or better Grade Point Average or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent; (b) Number of available slots at the educational institution of choice; (c) Level of financial assistance needed; and (d) Date of completed application. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 8290, 8291 (December 21, 1990).