1. (a) Prior to receiving any Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program benefit award for any year during which the student with an intellectual disability is enrolled in a state educational institution, the federal adjusted gross income of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall not exceed $100,000 per year. The determination of financial qualification as set forth in this subsection shall be based on the income of the student, not the income of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), if the student is determined to be independent of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) for federal financial aid purposes.
2. (b) A student with an intellectual disability who was adopted while in the permanent custody of the Department of Human Services, in the court-ordered custody of a licensed private nonprofit child-placing agency, or federally recognized Indian tribe, as defined by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, shall be subject to the following financial qualifications prior to receiving any program benefit award:
3. (1) For a student adopted between birth and twelve (12) years of age, the federal adjusted gross income of the student's parent(s) may not exceed $150,000 per year;
4. (2) For a student adopted between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age, the federal adjusted gross income of the student's parent(s) may not exceed $200,000 per year; or
5. (3) If the student is determined to be independent of the student's parents for federal financial aid purposes, the determination of financial qualification shall be based on the income of the student, not the income of the parent(s).
6. (c) Eligible students shall apply for financial aid at the state educational institution in which they enroll.
7. (d) Eligible students must complete the FAFSA each year the student is enrolled in postsecondary education. Eligible students not eligible to complete the FAFSA may be provided an alternate method by OSRHE. Income information submitted through the FAFSA shall be used to determine compliance with the income limits described in this section. Any falsified or incomplete information submitted by the student or parent(s) may result in the student's disqualification from the program;

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25