(a) A student must meet all of the following to maintain eligibility for grants under this subchapter once enrolled at an institution:
(1) Make steady academic progress toward a credential, earning not less than the minimum number of clock or credit hours required for full-time standing in each academic year.
(2) Maintain continuous enrollment for not less than 2 semesters in each successive academic year, unless granted an exception for cause by the institution.
(3) Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the institution's financial aid policy, unless granted an exception for cause by the institution.
(4) Not have a felony conviction. The student must certify this fact. If the student is unable to so certify, whether due to minority or disability, the student's parent, legal guardian, or relative caregiver shall make this certification on the student's behalf.
(b) (1) A student who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter may participate in the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program for a period not to exceed 6 continuous semesters, not including any summer semester.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (b)(1) of this section, a student may not take more than 5 years to attain a credential.
(c) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, subsection (b) of this section does not apply to any of the following:
(1) A student who is a resident of this State and who acquired an intellectual disability within the developmental period between the ages of 18 and 21.
(2) A student who has lived in foster care under the jurisdiction of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families at any point between the ages of 16 and 18, whether placed within this State or outside the State.