§ 85-1907. Eligible student, defined.

Eligible student means an undergraduate student who: (1) Is enrolled in an eligible postsecondary educational institution; (2)(a) For award years through award year 2023-24, has applied for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year and has an expected family contribution which is equal to or less than one hundred ten percent of the maximum expected family contribution to qualify for a Federal Pell Grant in that award year; and (b) For award year 2024-25 and each award year thereafter, has applied for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year and has a student aid index which is equal to or less than one hundred ten percent of the maximum student aid index to qualify for a Federal Pell Grant in that award year; (3) Is a resident student who is domiciled in Nebraska as provided by section 85-502; and (4) Complies with all other provisions of the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Act and its rules and regulations. History: Laws 2003, LB 574, § 7; Laws 2010, LB956, § 7; Laws 2013, LB331, § 2; Laws 2023, LB705, § 119.