1. (a) Funding. Funds awarded through this program may not exceed the amount appropriated by the Legislature for that program plus any gifts, grants and donations of real or personal property from any entity, subject to limitations or conditions set by law, for the purposes of this subchapter.

2. (b) Award Amount and Disbursements.

   1. (1) The maximum annual award for a student through this program is $3,000 less any amount received through this program in the past.
   2. (2) No individual may receive an aggregate total of more than $3,000 through the program.
   3. (3) An individual student's scholarship is to be paid out in the form of at least one disbursement per semester.
3. (c) Uses. No scholarship disbursed to a student may be used for any purpose other than for meeting the cost of attending an approved institution.
4. (d) Over Awards. At the time an award is made to a student, it may not exceed the student's need. No future adjustment is required, however, if subsequent awards during the student's period of enrollment cause an over award of $300 or less.

Source Note:The provisions of this §22.165 adopted to be effective August 16, 2004, 29 TexReg 7987.