Duties Of Commissioner Of Higher Education Relative To Program

The commissioner of higher education shall: (1) adopt policies to administer the Montana resident student financial aid program, including the establishment of criteria for student eligibility that must consider financial need; (2) determine the amount of individual financial aid awards; (3) establish procedures for fiscal control, fund accounting, and necessary reports, including the reports required under 20-26-105; and (4) apply for, receive, and administer federal and private money.