ORS 348.280
Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272
- rules
(1)
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall:(a)
Determine which students are eligible to receive scholarships under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers) and 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children).(b)
Grant the appropriate scholarships under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers) and 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children).(c)
Make necessary rules for application and distribution of the benefits available under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers) and 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children) and this section.(d)
In awarding scholarships pursuant to its authority under ORS 348.520 (Duties of director), give priority to students who are eligible to receive scholarships under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers) and 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children).(2)
If the accounts established or designated by the State Treasurer under ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) and 131A.365 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state) do not contain sufficient moneys to provide scholarships to each student who is eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers), the commission shall:(a)
Use all moneys available in the accounts established or designated by the State Treasurer under ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) and 131A.365 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state) to provide scholarships to students who are eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers); and(b)
Award moneys from the Oregon Opportunity Grant program to students who are eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers).(3)
The commission shall establish rules and procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 348.270 (Scholarships for children of public safety officers) and 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children) and this section, including but not limited to the usual and customary rules for analyzing financial need. [1973 c.784 §§2,3; 1997 c.515 §2; 2007 c.71 §95; 2011 c.637 §151; 2013 c.747 §94; 2015 c.513 §16; 2021 c.99 §1]
Source:
Section 348.280 — Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272; rules, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.html
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