Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 70-2.002 - Noncompliance with Educational Assistance Programs

(1) A member in the State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP) or Educational Dollars for Duty program (EDD) is in noncompliance with these programs, if:

(a) A member fails to maintain satisfactory participation in the Florida National Guard during the academic term where benefits are given, including failing to maintain weight control, failing physical examinations, or not satisfactorily performing military duties as determined by the Unit Commander;

(b) A member fails to serve in the Florida National Guard during the three (3) year period the member is required to serve after benefits are received;

(c) A member is terminated or placed on academic or scholastic probation while receiving benefits; or

(d) A member fails to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

(2) Benefits under the education assistance programs will not be paid for courses that a member drops prior to completion; or for courses that a member has repeated and benefits had been paid for the course the first time the member had taken it.

(3) If a member is in noncompliance pursuant to this rule, the member must reimburse the Department of Military Affairs for all tuition charges and student fees for which the member received payments within thirty (30) days of being notified by the Department that such fees are owed. A member in noncompliance can request in writing to the Department of Military Affairs, to make payments in installments. If approved, the time for repayment shall not exceed 36 months. If the member fails to repay the amount owed, the Department may submit the matter for collections.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 70-2.002

Rulemaking Authority 250.10(7), (8) FS. Law Implemented 250.10(7), (8), (9) FS.

New 3-23-09.

New 3-23-09.