South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 62 - STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Article IIB - SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 62-253 - College Assistance Program Terms of Eligibility (Student Eligibility)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 62-253

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. Members of the National Guard enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible institution may apply to the National Guard for a college assistance program benefit.

B. College assistance program benefits may be applied by giving priority to service members in areas of critical need. The National Guard will determine areas of critical need.

C. To qualify, an applicant must:

(1) be in good standing with the active National Guard at the beginning of each academic year and remain a member in good standing with the active National Guard throughout the entire academic year for which benefits are payable;

(2) have valid tuition and fee expenses from an eligible institution;

(3) maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution;

(4) be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident who meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen under State Residency Statutes;

(5) be admitted, enrolled and classified as a degree-seeking full-time or part-time student at an eligible institution in South Carolina; and

(6) satisfy additional eligibility requirements as may be promulgated by the Commission.

D. Individuals joining the National Guard become eligible for college assistance program benefits upon completion of Basic Combat Training (BCT)/Basic Military Training (BMT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT)/Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) for sequential regular terms (fall, spring, or trimester) or other terms (summer and other). If an individual graduates from Basic Combat Training (BCT)/Basic Military Training (BMT) and cannot attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT)/Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) for at least four months, an exception to policy (ETP) for this eligibility requirement may be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Staff - Personnel (SC Army National Guard) and the Force Support Squadron Commander (SC Air National Guard).

E. Enlisted personnel must continue their service in the National Guard during all terms of courses covered by the benefit received. Officers shall continue their service with the National Guard for at least four years after completion of the most recent award or degree completion. Enlisted personnel will not be eligible for benefits after the discharge date.

F. National Guard members receiving a full Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship are not eligible for college assistance program benefits. A full ROTC scholarship is defined as an award that covers tuition and fees, room and board and fees associated with cost of attendance (Please refer to section 62-251(F).

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