Sec. 3.

A person is eligible to participate in the grant program if he or she meets all of the following:

(a) Is a part-time student.

(b) Is an independent student.

(c) Has not been enrolled in a high school diploma program other than general educational development (GED) or adult education for at least the 2 preceding years.

(d) Is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate program of not less than 9 months duration leading to a degree or certificate from a Michigan degree granting educational institution that is approved by the department of labor and economic growth.

(e) Has resided continuously in this state for the immediately preceding 12 months and is not considered a resident of any other state.

(f) Is not incarcerated in a corrections institution.

(g) Has complied with this act and the rules promulgated under this act by the authority.

(h) Is a United States citizen or permanent resident.

(i) Is not enrolled in an institution whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy of a church, denomination, or religious association, order, or sect.

(j) Is not in default on a loan guaranteed by the authority.

(k) Is shown by the school to be making satisfactory academic progress.

History: 1986, Act 102, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1986 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 180, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2004 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.