ARSD 20:48:13:02. Additional qualification criteria

In addition to the criteria for qualifying for the nurse education assistance scholarship program listed in SDCL 36-9-78, the applicant must: (1) Be accepted into a nursing education program located in South Dakota that leads to initial licensure or be accepted into a nursing education program leading to registered nurse degree enhancement that is acceptable to the board; (2) Demonstrate financial need as determined by: (a) Personal financial information submitted by the applicant; (b) Evaluation by the financial aid officer at school in which applicant is enrolled; (c) The amount of financial aid for which the applicant is eligible from other sources in relation to the total direct educational expenses as submitted by the school; (3) Complete all application forms provided by the board. The applicant must submit the application to the board office by June 1 of the year in which the application is to be considered.