R765-606-6. Scholarship Administration

(1)(a) The Commissioner, or their designee, shall annually determine the available funds to be applied to this program, the maximum scholarship award amount, and each applicant who may receive an award. (b) When determining scholarship awards under this rule, the Commissioner, or their designee, shall consider recommendations submitted by the USHE Employee Scholarship Advisory Committee. (2) A scholarship award cannot exceed 50% of tuition and fees during the fiscal year for which the award is made or for the total duration of the program in which the recipient is enrolled, whichever occurs first. (3) OCHE shall transfer award funds to the appropriate USHE institution on behalf of each recipient. (4) Each USHE institution shall return any unexpended funds awarded to a recipient during the fiscal year and accompanying expenditure documentation by June 30 of the corresponding fiscal year. (5) After providing a recipient notice and an opportunity to respond, OCHE may rescind a recipient's scholarship if it determines the recipient no longer meets the requirements of Section R765-606-4. (6)(a) A recipient must reapply for the USHE Employee Partner Scholarship annually. (b) A recipient who received the scholarship during the previous year shall be given priority in the application and award process.