Title 53B State System Of Higher Education
Chapter 8 Tuition Waiver and Scholarships
Section 105 New Century scholarships -- High school requirements.
53B-8-105. New Century scholarships -- High school requirements.
(1) (a) The State Board of Regents shall award New Century scholarships.
(b) In order to qualify for a New Century scholarship, a student in Utah schools shall
complete the requirements for an:
(i) associate degree; or
(ii) approved math and science curriculum.
(c) The requirements under Subsection (1)(b) shall be completed:
(i) by September 1 of the year the student's class graduates from high school; and
(ii) with at least a "B" average or 3.0 grade point average.
(d) The State Board of Regents shall develop and approve the math and science
curriculum described under Subsection (1)(b)(ii).
(2) (a) The scholarship may be used at a:
(i) higher education institution within the state system of higher education that offers
baccalaureate programs; or
(ii) private, nonprofit college or university in the state accredited by the Northwest
Association of Schools and Colleges that offers baccalaureate programs.
(b) For a student whose class graduates from high school in 2010 and who completes the
requirements under Subsection (1)(b) by September 1, 2010:
(i) if used at an institution described in Subsection (2)(a)(i), the scholarship is equal in
value to 75% of the tuition costs at the selected institution; or
(ii) if used at an institution described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii), the scholarship is equal in
value to 75% of the tuition costs at the institution, not to exceed 75% of the average tuition costs
at the institutions referred in Subsection (2)(a)(i).
(c) For a student whose class graduates in 2011 or after and who completes the
requirements under this section the total scholarship is equal to $5,000, allocated over a time
period described in Subsection (2)(d), as prescribed by the board.
(d) The scholarship is valid for the shortest of the following time periods:
(i) two years of full-time equivalent enrollment;
(ii) 60 credit hours; or
(iii) until the student meets the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
(e) The State Board of Regents may grant a leave of absence to a scholarship holder, but
the student may only receive scholarship monies within five years after the student completes
high school.
(3) The New Century scholarship may be canceled at any time by the institution of
attendance if the student fails to:
(a) maintain a "B" average for two consecutive semesters; or
(b) make reasonable progress towards the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
(4) (a) The Legislature shall make an annual appropriation from the General Fund to the
State Board of Regents for the costs associated with the New Century scholarship program
authorized under this section.
(b) It is understood that the appropriation is offset in part by the state monies that would
otherwise be required and appropriated for these students if they were enrolled in a four-year
postsecondary program at a state-operated institution.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsections (1) and (2), if the appropriation under Subsection (4)(a)
is insufficient to cover the costs associated with the New Century scholarship program, the State
Board of Regents may limit or reduce scholarships.
(d) The board may adjust the amount of the New Century Scholarship by up to a
percentage of the average percentage tuition increase approved by the board for institutions in the
system of higher education.
(5) This section does not apply to a student who completes an associate of applied
technology degree from the Utah College of Applied Technology.
Amended by Chapter 329, 2009 General Session
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