The purpose of the rule amendment is to include spouses of deceased or disabled veterans as eligible for scholarships. The effect is a rule which is expanded pursuant to Section 295.01, Florida Statutes, to include spouses.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    6A-20.019: Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment is to include spouses of deceased or disabled veterans as eligible for scholarships. The effect is a rule which is expanded pursuant to Section 295.01, Florida Statutes, to include spouses.
    SUMMARY: Section 295.01, Florida Statutes, was amended to expand eligibility for scholarships through the Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships program to include spouses. The rule is amended to reflect this change.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 295.01(3), 295.02 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1009.5385, 1009.42, 295.01, 295.015, 295.016, 295.017, 295.018, 295.019, 295.0195, 295.02, 295.03, 295.04, 295.05 FS.
    A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: April 17, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
    PLACE: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Theresa Antworth, Director, State Scholarships and Grants, Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, (850)410-5185

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    6A-20.019 Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships.

    (1) Eligibility criteria for awards. To receive aid, a student shall meet the provisions of Sections 1009.40, 1009.42, 295.01, 295.02, 295.03, 295.04, and 295.05, Florida Statutes, and Section 295.015, or 295.016, or 295.017, or 295.018, or 295.019, or 295.0195, Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-20.001 and 6A-20.0371, F.A.C., and:

    (a) Submit, for each academic year on or before April 1, Form FFAA-1, Florida Financial Aid for Students, as incorporated by reference in Rule 6A-20.020, FAC., and Form CDDV-1, Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Certification Form. Form CDDV-1 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule to become effective October 2002. A copy of Forms FFAA-1 and CDDV-1 may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

    (6) Amount of award. The maximum amount of a scholarship shall be the amount of tuition and registration fees assessed the student at the end of regular registration, inclusive of the drop-add period. However, the amount of the scholarship in combination with other student aid shall not exceed the student’s cost of education. A student who receives a Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship, who is enrolled in nonpublic postsecondary institution, and who is assessed tuition and fees that are the same as those of a full-time student at that institution, shall receive a fixed award calculated by using the average matriculation and fee calculation for full-time attendance at a public postsecondary education institution at the comparable level. A student enrolled part-time shall receive a reduced award by either one-half or three-fourths of the maximum award, depending on the level or fees assessed.

    Specific Authority 1001.02(1), 295.01(3), 295.02 FS. Law Implemented 1009.5385, 1009.42, 295.01, 295.015, 295.016, 295.017, 295.018, 295.019, 295.0195, 295.02, 295.03, 295.04, 295.05 FS. History–New 12-28-86, Amended 3-22-89, 5-16-90, 3-24-92, 10-18-94, 11-3-02,_______.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Theresa Antworth, Director, State Scholarships and Grants
    NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Linda Champion, Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Operations
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 05, 2007
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 2, 2007

Document Information

Comments Open:
3/16/2007
Summary:
Section 295.01, Florida Statutes, was amended to expand eligibility for scholarships through the Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships program to include spouses. The rule is amended to reflect this change.
Purpose:
The purpose of the rule amendment is to include spouses of deceased or disabled veterans as eligible for scholarships. The effect is a rule which is expanded pursuant to Section 295.01, Florida Statutes, to include spouses.
Rulemaking Authority:
1001.02(1), 295.01(3), 295.02 FS.
Law:
1009.5385, 1009.42, 295.01, 295.015, 295.016, 295.017, 295.018, 295.019, 295.0195, 295.02, 295.03, 295.04, 295.05 FS.
Contact:
Theresa Antworth, Director, State Scholarships and Grants, Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, (850)410-5185
Related Rules: (1)
6A-20.019. Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships