There is created a Higher Education Tuition Grant Commission consisting of eight representatives of the independent institutions of higher learning in the State who choose to come under the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the membership of the commission includes one ex officio member who must be the chief executive officer of the State Commission on Higher Education or his designee. The terms of the representatives of the institutions are for three years and until their successors are selected and qualify. The membership of the commission must be rotated among the participating institutions. The commission shall administer the provisions of this chapter and shall make those regulations as may be necessary in order to carry out the intent of this chapter. The commission is responsible solely to the General Assembly and shall report to that body at least annually.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-91; 1970 (56) 2579; 1988 Act No. 464, Section 1; 1988 Act No. 629, Section 4; 1991 Act No. 248, Section 6.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 59-113-10. Higher Education Tuition Grant Commission.
Section 59-113-20. Qualifications of applicants for grants.
Section 59-113-30. Students covered by chapter; amount of grants; adjustment for scholarships.
Section 59-113-40. Misapplication of grants.
Section 59-113-45. Disbursement of funds; awards of accrued interest on undisbursed funds.
Section 59-113-47. Exemption from mid-year budget reductions.
Section 59-113-50. "Independent institution of higher learning" defined.