The Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa state fair scholarship
program is a privately funded scholarship program for Iowa residents who
actively participate in the Iowa state fair and enroll as undergraduate
students in eligible Iowa institutions.
(1)
Definitions. As used in
this chapter:
"Eligible institution" means an institution of
higher learning located in Iowa under the control of the state board of
regents, a North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) accredited
independent institution as defined in Iowa Code section
261.9, or a state-supported
community college.
"Iowa resident student" means an individual
who meets the criteria established in 283-Chapter 10.
"Located in Iowa" means a college or
university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, that has made a substantial investment in
a permanent Iowa campus and staff, and that offers a full range of courses
leading to the degrees offered by the institution as well as a full range of
student services.
(2)
Eligibility for scholarship.
a. An applicant must be an Iowa resident who
has graduated from an accredited secondary school in Iowa.
b. An applicant for assistance under this
program must enroll at an eligible institution.
c. An applicant must release grade point
average and need analysis information to the commission on forms specified by
the commission, by the deadline date determined by the commission. In addition,
each applicant must provide the following information, as stated in the
application instructions: essay, description of state fair participation,
description of school and community activities, and description of community
services.
(3)
Selection. A panel of judges representing the following
agencies will choose recipients: governor's staff, the Iowa state fair board,
the Iowa department of education, the Iowa department of agriculture and land
stewardship, and the Iowa college student aid commission.
(4)
Monetary award.
a. Up to ten awards, not to exceed $5,000 per
award, will be awarded annually. No student shall receive more than the
student's established financial need.
b. A scholarship of up to $5,000 will be
awarded each year to the Iowa state fair queen.
c. The Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa state
fair scholarship fund will be established in the office of the state
treasurer.
(5)
Restrictions. An applicant who is in default on a Stafford
Loan, SLS Loan, Perkins/National Direct/National Defense Student Loan, Health
Professions Student Loan (HPSL), or Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) or
who owes a repayment on any Title IV grant assistance or state award shall be
ineligible for this scholarship. Eligibility for state aid may be reinstated
upon payment in full of the delinquent obligation or by commission ruling on
the basis of adequate extenuating evidence presented in appeal under the
procedures set forth in 283-Chapters 4 and 5, Iowa Administrative Code.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section
261.24.
Notes
Iowa Code r. 283-36.1
ARC 0246C, IAB
8/8/12, effective 7/13/12; ARC
0945C, IAB 8/21/13, effective 9/25/13; ARC 2205C, IAB 10/28/15, effective
12/2/15; ARC 2208C, IAB
10/28/15, effective 12/2/15; ARC
2581C, IAB 6/22/16, effective 7/27/16
ARC 0246C, IAB 8/8/12,
effective 7/13/12; ARC 0945C, IAB 8/21/2013, effective 9/25/2013
Amended by
IAB
October 28, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 09, effective
12/2/2015
Amended by
IAB
June 22, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 26, effective
7/27/2016
Rescinded by
IAB
February 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 17, effective
3/26/2025
