(a) The state assistance under this subchapter is limited to the tuition, fees, and other expenses required for the first bachelor's degree earned by the dependent.
(b) (1) An eligible dependent shall be entitled to a total of eight (8) semesters, or the equivalent thereof, of scholarship awards without cost, exclusive of books, food, school supplies, materials, and dues or fees for extracurricular activities, at any state-supported institution of higher education or technical institute of his or her choice within this state.(2) The eligible dependent may take up to four (4) semesters, or the equivalent thereof, at a technical institute.
(1) An eligible dependent shall be entitled to a total of eight (8) semesters, or the equivalent thereof, of scholarship awards without cost, exclusive of books, food, school supplies, materials, and dues or fees for extracurricular activities, at any state-supported institution of higher education or technical institute of his or her choice within this state.
(2) The eligible dependent may take up to four (4) semesters, or the equivalent thereof, at a technical institute.
(c) To retain eligibility for a scholarship benefit under this subchapter, a recipient shall:(1) Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; and(2) Meet any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education.
(1) Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; and
(2) Meet any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education.
(d) If a recipient fails to meet eligibility criteria, he or she may apply for state assistance under this subchapter a maximum of one (1) additional time once eligibility is reestablished.