14 Del. Admin. Code § 1215-5.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1215-5.0 - Awards

5.1 The ability to make Awards each year is contingent upon the availability of funds.

5.2 If possible, DHEO shall make an Award to every applicant who satisfies the requirements of this regulation, consistent with Section 6.0 of this regulation. Awards will be determined based on the pool of eligible applicants in the given year.

5.2.1 Applicants seeking eligibility based on eligible school shall maintain continuous employment by the same School as in the previous school year in order to be eligible for the Award.

5.2.1.1 Applicants shall still be eligible for an Award if they have separated from the School they were previously employed with if separation was involuntary, including reduction in force, or was otherwise beyond the applicant's control.

5.3 Where there are insufficient funds to make an Award to every applicant who satisfies Program requirements, DHEO shall give priority to applicants who meet the following criteria:

5.3.1 Applicants employed in both a certification field and a School that the Department has identified as a High Needs Area as defined in this regulation.

5.3.2 Applicants having the greatest financial need.

5.4 The applicants having the greatest financial need shall be determined at the sole discretion of DHEO. Such decision shall be based upon:

5.4.1 The applicant's income;

5.4.2 The applicant's spousal income;

5.4.3 The number of applicant's dependents; and

5.4.4 The total amount of the applicant's Qualified Educational Loans.

5.5 DHEO shall have the sole discretion to prioritize applications and determine Awards consistent with the requirements of the Program as noted in this regulation.

5.6 DHEO shall make a loan payment directly to the applicant's lending agency on behalf of the applicant.

5.7 To be considered for a second, third, fourth, or fifth Award, an applicant shall submit a new, completed application and meet all of the requirements in Section 3.0 of this regulation each year.

5.8 An applicant may receive only 1 Award per year, and may receive no more than 5 Awards in their lifetime.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1215-5.0

26 DE Reg. 852 (4/1/2023)
27 DE Reg. 162 (9/1/2023) (Final)