(a) (1) In making decisions about the residency classification or reclassification of a student for State-Funded scholarship purposes, unless otherwise specified by statute, a student shall be classified as an in-state resident for state-funded scholarship purposes only if the student:(A) Will graduate or has graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, or home school within nine (9) months of enrolling in the state-supported institution of higher education; or(B) Established legal residency in Arkansas by:(i) Meeting the requirements of rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and(ii) Being physically present in Arkansas for at least six (6) continuous months with the intent to remain in Arkansas.(2) Mere physical presence in Arkansas is not sufficient to establish residency or demonstrate future intent under subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section.(3) A student who claims in-state residency for purposes of state-funded scholarship eligibility but receives Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) verification that he or she is not an in-state resident shall have his or her state-funded scholarship amount reduced or rescinded to reflect the change in residency status.
(1) In making decisions about the residency classification or reclassification of a student for State-Funded scholarship purposes, unless otherwise specified by statute, a student shall be classified as an in-state resident for state-funded scholarship purposes only if the student:(A) Will graduate or has graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, or home school within nine (9) months of enrolling in the state-supported institution of higher education; or(B) Established legal residency in Arkansas by:(i) Meeting the requirements of rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and(ii) Being physically present in Arkansas for at least six (6) continuous months with the intent to remain in Arkansas.
(A) Will graduate or has graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, or home school within nine (9) months of enrolling in the state-supported institution of higher education; or
(B) Established legal residency in Arkansas by:(i) Meeting the requirements of rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and(ii) Being physically present in Arkansas for at least six (6) continuous months with the intent to remain in Arkansas.
(i) Meeting the requirements of rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and
(ii) Being physically present in Arkansas for at least six (6) continuous months with the intent to remain in Arkansas.
(2) Mere physical presence in Arkansas is not sufficient to establish residency or demonstrate future intent under subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section.
(3) A student who claims in-state residency for purposes of state-funded scholarship eligibility but receives Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) verification that he or she is not an in-state resident shall have his or her state-funded scholarship amount reduced or rescinded to reflect the change in residency status.
(b) A member of the United States Armed Forces who is stationed in Arkansas under military orders, along with his or her dependents, is entitled to classification as an in-state resident for state-funded scholarship purposes.