R765-609C-6. Time Constraints and Deferrals

6.1 Time Limitation: Scholarship funds are only available to a recipient for five years after the recipient's high school graduation date. 6.2 Upon the first day a recipient begins courses using the scholarship funds at a non-credit granting institution, the recipient must use the award in its entirety within two years, unless extended under Subsection (6.3). This time limit does not extent the five-year award availability under Subsection (6.1). 6.3 Deferral or Leave of Absence: Recipients who will not enroll continuously for Fall and Spring/Winter at an eligible institution shall apply for a deferral or leave of absence with their institution. 6.3.1 Deferrals may be granted, at the discretion of the scholarship review committee. Leaves of absence may be granted, at the discretion of the institution. Deferrals and leaves of absence may be granted for military service, humanitarian or religious service, documented medical reasons, and other exigent reasons. 6.3.2 An approved deferral or leave of absence will not extend the time limits of the scholarship. The scholarship may only be used for academic terms that begin within five years after the recipient's high school graduation date.