The purpose of the rule development is to include spouses of deceased or disabled veterans as those eligible for scholarships consistent with Section 295.01, Florida Statutes.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

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 development is to include spouses of deceased or disabled veterans as those eligible for scholarships consistent with Section 295.01, Florida Statutes.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Scholarships for spouses of deceased or disabled veterans.
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.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1514, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT 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 Rules 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, F.A.C., 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,_________.