§ 8703. Eligibility and qualification requirements.
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§ 8703. Eligibility and qualification requirements.
(a)Eligibility standards.-- The following requirements shall be used to determine the eligibility of applicants for educational gratuity payments. The applicant shall be:
(1)Not less than 16 years of age nor more than 23 years of age.
(2)The child of an eligible disabled or deceased veteran.
(3)A resident of this Commonwealth for a period of five years immediately preceding the date the application was filed.
(b)Qualification determination.-- The commission shall determine qualified applicants based on the following requirements:
(1)The applicant meets the requirements of subsection (a).
(2)The applicant is attending an approved educational institution.
(3)The applicant demonstrates a financial need for the educational gratuity.
(c)Appeal.-- Any aggrieved applicant may appeal the decision of the commission to the Adjutant General under the provisions of Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure).
51c8703v
Cross References. Section 8703 is referred to in section 8701 of this title.