14 Del. Admin. Code § 1216-5.0 - Awards

5.1 DHEO determines the amount of scholarships to be awarded annually. Contingent upon funding appropriated for the Educator Support Scholarship Program and based on the size of the applicant pool, at least 1 applicant in each area of need will be awarded a scholarship annually.

5.2 To determine an applicant's financial need for the purpose of the Educator Support Scholarship, DHEO will consider:

5.2.1 The applicant's student aid index, which is the number that is calculated using the financial information an applicant provides on the applicant's FAFSA to determine the applicant's eligibility for federal student aid;

5.2.2 The expense of attending the applicant's college or university; and

5.2.3 The applicant's eligibility for Pell grants and other federal, state, or private grant assistance.

5.3 An award shall be used for, and not in excess of, tuition, mandatory fees, room, board, books, and other direct and indirect educational expenses.

5.4 An award is renewable for up to 3 additional years.

5.5 To be eligible to renew an award, a student shall update the student's enrollment information on the student account access site; continue to enrolled in a program of study leading to a career as a teacher or specialist in an area of need; maintain satisfactory academic progress by successfully completing coursework according to the standards of the college or university in which the student is enrolled; and continue to be eligible receive financial aid.

5.6 A student shall not receive more than 4 annual awards.

Notes

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1216-5.0

28 DE Reg. 130 (8/1/2024)
28 DE Reg. 877 (6/1/2025) (Final)