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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 419-A. MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING. PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
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Title 20-A - §11611. Definitions
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11611. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
1. Academic year and in attendance. "Academic year" and "in attendance" have the same meanings as in the definitions of these terms contained in the Higher
Education Act of 1965, Section 1201, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1141; and the Higher Education Act
of 1965, Section 491, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1088; and the regulations, guidelines and procedures
promulgated by the Secretary of Education and published in the Federal Register pursuant to these sections of federal law.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
2. Authority. The "authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
3. Eligible program of study. "Eligible program of study" means a certificate program of at least one year, an associate degree program or a baccalaureate
degree program.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
4. Expected family contribution. "Expected family contribution" means the amount which the family of a student may be reasonably expected to contribute toward
postsecondary education for the academic year for which the student is seeking a Maine State Grant.
[2001, c. 70, §3 (amd).]
4-A. Grant. "Grant" means a grant under the Maine State Grant Program authorized under this chapter.
[2001, c. 70, §4 (new).]
5. Institution of higher education. "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education located within this State, within another state
with which this State has a reciprocal agreement or within another state that permits portability. The institutions shall
meet the requirements of and conform to the definitions contained in the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 1201,
as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1141; and the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 491, as amended,
United States Code, Title 20, Section 1088; and the regulations, guidelines and procedures promulgated by the Secretary of
Education and published in the Federal Register pursuant to these sections of law.
[1991, c. 582, §1 (amd); §3 (aff)]
6. Portability. "Portability" means permission to use funding provided to a student for education by a state, as a grant, loan, scholarship
or any combination, in an academic program and institution regardless of geographic location.
[1991, c. 582, §2 (new); §3 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 582,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 582,
§3
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§3,4
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11612. Eligibility
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11612. Eligibility
The Maine State Grant Program is established. Under the program, grants may be given only to residents of the State who:
[2001, c. 70, §5 (amd).]
1. Graduated. Have graduated from an approved secondary school or matriculated at a post-secondary school prior to high school graduation,
or have successfully completed a general educational development examination or its equivalent;
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
2. Accepted as undergraduate. Have been accepted for enrollment as undergraduates or are in good standing as undergraduates at institutions of higher
education in an eligible program of study and have not received a previous baccalaureate degree;
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
3. Applied for grants. Have applied for a Maine State Grant according to schedules and procedures and on forms developed by the authority;
[2001, c. 70, §6 (amd).]
4. Demonstrate financial need. Have been determined by the authority to have a financial need according to the criteria set forth in section 11613; and
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
5. State residency requirements. Meet the state residency requirements that may be established by rules adopted by the authority in accordance with the Maine
Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 573,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§5,6
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11613. Determination of need
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11613. Determination of need
The authority shall establish the need of a student for a Maine State Grant for an academic year for which the student applies.
A student is considered to have a need to qualify for a grant if the total of the cost of attendance of the student, minus
the expected family contribution for the student, minus estimated student financial assistance not received under this program,
is greater than zero. The total of the expected family contribution, together with any other student financial assistance
received by the student, may not exceed the cost of attendance at the institution the student attends.
[2003, c. 103, §1 (amd).]
1. Rules. The authority shall establish standard methods by rules adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act,
Title 5, chapter 375, to determine:
A. The parental contribution; and
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
B. The student and spouse contribution.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
These standard methods shall consider all income, assets and any other resources available to the parents, student and spouse.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
2. Expected family contribution. The expected family contribution is the sum of the parental contribution and the student and spouse contribution. The method
of determining the expected family contribution shall be established by rule of the authority adopted in accordance with the
Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, and shall be uniformly applied to all students.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
3. Cost of attendance. In determining the cost of attendance to determine eligibility under this chapter, the authority shall include the following:
A. Tuition and required fees charged to all full-time students;
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
B. Standard room and board costs charged by the University of Maine to calculate room and board costs of applicants; and
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
C. Books and personal expenses or other amounts determined by the authority to be appropriate.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 612,
§4
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§7
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 480,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 103,
§1
(AMD).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11614. Determination of grants
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11614. Determination of grants
Grants to eligible students must be determined as follows, subject to the limitations set forth in section 11613.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
1. Priority for awards of grants. Students with the lowest expected family contributions must be given priority over all other eligible students for the awards
of grants.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
2. Minimum amount. It is the intent of the Legislature that grants awarded under this chapter, except as provided in subsections 4, 5 and 6,
may not be less than: $1,000 for students attending public institutions of higher education within the State; $1,250 for
students attending private institutions of higher education within the State; $500 for students attending public institutions
of higher education outside the State; and $1,000 for students attending private institutions of higher education outside
the State. Amounts less than the minimum amounts required by this subsection may be awarded to meet needs as determined under
section 11613. The authority may not grant awards of less than $200 to a full-time student.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
3. Scholarships for students attending private institutions.
[1997, c. 643, Pt. HH, §2 (rp).]
4. Prorated grants. A grant recipient whose course load is reduced from full time is entitled to receive a grant prorated for that term of the
recipient's enrollment.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
5. Withdrawal. If a recipient of a grant withdraws from an institution and the student is entitled to a refund of tuition, fees or other
charges, the institution shall make a refund payment directly to the authority in accordance with the institution's refund
policy.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
6. Safety net. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the authority may not allocate less in grants under this chapter for students
attending the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy, the Maine Community College System and private postsecondary
institutions than was allocated for students in each of those institutions or groups of institutions of higher education in
1988-89.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (amd); §4 (aff).]
7. Part-time students. The authority may allocate up to 5% of the Maine State Grants to eligible part-time students. The authority must establish
eligibility criteria by rulemaking pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
[2001, c. 70, §8 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 573,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 832,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 643,
§HH1,2
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 233,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§8
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO4
(AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11615. Publication of grant amounts
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11615. Publication of grant amounts
Prior to March 1st of each year, the authority shall publish grant amounts for the succeeding academic year.
[2001, c. 70, §9 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§9
(AMD).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11616. Length of grant; period of study
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11616. Length of grant; period of study
1. Length of grant. A grant is for a period not to exceed one academic year. A student may apply for a new grant for each year during the period
required for completion of an eligible program of study being pursued by that student. A grant recipient who remains eligible
must be considered in the succeeding award year.
[2001, c. 70, §9 (amd).]
2. Period of study. An eligible full- or part-time student may receive a grant for a period not to exceed 150% of the published length of the
program in which the student is enrolled at the institution that the student is attending, measured in academic years, academic
terms, credit hours attempted or clock hours completed, as appropriate.
A.
[2001, c. 70, §9 (rp).]
B.
[2001, c. 70, §9 (rp).]
[2001, c. 70, §9 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§9
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11617. Program administration
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11617. Program administration
1. Responsibility of authority. The authority shall administer the Maine State Grant Program, including establishing and maintaining fund accounting and
control procedures as required by state law or as necessary for the State to be eligible to receive federal assistance under
the Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 3, as amended, United States
Code, Title 20, Sections 1070c-1, 1070c-2 and 1070c-3.
[2001, c. 70, §10 (amd).]
2. Guidelines and rules. The following provisions shall apply to the program.
A. The authority shall develop rules, procedures, schedules and forms necessary to carry out the purposes of this program,
including the adoption of reciprocal agreements with other states.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
B. To the maximum extent possible consistent with the need for state control of this program, the authority shall use the guidelines,
rules, regulations, procedures, forms and schedules set forth by the Secretary of Education for the administration of the
Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, as amended, United States Code,
Title 20, Section 1070c.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§10
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11618. Nonlapsing fund
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11618. Nonlapsing fund
Any unexpended funds appropriated by the Legislature to carry out the purposes of this program shall not lapse, but shall
be carried forward for continued use in the program.
[1989, c. 559, §10 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 559,
§10
(NEW).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid
Effective July 1, 2004, a grant received by a student under this chapter may be applied to reduce institutional or other grant
aid to that student only if that institutional or grant aid is subsequently granted to a student with demonstrated financial
need.
[RR 2003, c. 2, §68 (cor).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 673,
§QQ2
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 673,
§QQ4
(AFF).
RR 2003,
Ch. 2,
§68
(COR).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)
Section History:
MRSA ,
§T.20A,SEC.11619
(RP ).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§11
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§13
(AFF).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (HEADING: PL 1989, c. 559, @10 (new); 2001, c. 70, @2 (rpr))
§11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 70,
§11
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 673,
§QQ3
(RP ).
PL 2003,
Ch. 673,
§QQ4
(AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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