Part 1. GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

§ 20-3-230. Short title

§ 20-3-231. Legislative findings; purpose of commission

§ 20-3-232. Definitions

§ 20-3-233. Creation of commission as successor to State Scholarship Commission; transfer of assets

§ 20-3-234. Functions and composition of board of commissioners; appointment, qualifications, and terms of commissioners; board officers; meetings; committees; compensation; advisory councils

§ 20-3-235. Commission officers, employees, and support services; bonds; legal services

§ 20-3-236. Powers and duties of commission, board of commissioners, and officers

§ 20-3-237. Division of board of commissioners to serve as directors of corporation and authority

§ 20-3-238. Accounting system; corporation moneys not to be used for authority's expenses

§ 20-3-239. Annual audits; distribution of audit reports

§ 20-3-240. Budget requests

§ 20-3-241. Operations reports

§ 20-3-242. Web based counseling and resources for students

Part 1A. NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

§ 20-3-250.1. Short title

§ 20-3-250.2. Definitions

§ 20-3-250.3. Educational institutions exempted from application of part

§ 20-3-250.4. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; membership

§ 20-3-250.5. Administration; general powers and duties

§ 20-3-250.6. Minimum standards for educational institutions

§ 20-3-250.7. Prohibited activities of persons, agents, groups, or entities

§ 20-3-250.8. Application to operate or conduct postsecondary activities

§ 20-3-250.9. Application by persons to solicit or perform services of agent

§ 20-3-250.10. Surety bonds; filing; amount; release of surety; suspension upon release of surety; property bonds

§ 20-3-250.11. Collection of fees established by commission

§ 20-3-250.12. Denial of application for agent's permit

§ 20-3-250.13. Revocation of agent's permit; conditional permits; hearing

§ 20-3-250.14. Filing complaint against institution or agent

§ 20-3-250.15. Hearing and review by commission of denial of permit

§ 20-3-250.16. Judicial review of final commission action

§ 20-3-250.17. Discontinuation of operations of nonpublic postsecondary educational institution

§ 20-3-250.18. Initiation of court proceedings by executive director

§ 20-3-250.19. Jurisdiction

§ 20-3-250.20. Funding for administration of part

§ 20-3-250.21. Fines for violations

§ 20-3-250.22. Prohibited activities; violation

§ 20-3-250.23. Validity of certificates of authorization previously issued

§ 20-3-250.24. Compensation and benefits of commission employees

§ 20-3-250.25. Transfer of records, files, and accounts from State Board of Education to commission

§ 20-3-250.26. No limitation by this part on professional licensing board's authority

§ 20-3-250.27. Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund

Part 2. GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

§ 20-3-260. Short title; name of program

§ 20-3-261. Legislative findings; purpose of corporation

§ 20-3-262. Definitions

§ 20-3-263. Corporation created as successor to former Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation

§ 20-3-264. Functions and composition of board of directors; organization and conduct of affairs

§ 20-3-265. Corporation officers and employees; bonds

§ 20-3-266. Powers and duties of the corporation; conflicts with federal or state law

§ 20-3-267. Accounting system; use of funds; payments to commission

§ 20-3-268. Annual audits of corporation; distribution of audit reports

§ 20-3-269. Loan guaranties not state debt; directors and officers not personally liable for issuance of guaranties

§ 20-3-270. Loan guaranties conditioned on lenders' and holders' due diligence

§ 20-3-271. Insurance premiums or guaranty fees

§ 20-3-272. Submission of lenders' billings and reports to secretary by corporation; use of state funds to accelerate federal payments

§ 20-3-273. State interest subsidy payments for student borrowers

§ 20-3-274. Loan discount payments to lenders

§ 20-3-275. Funds maintained by corporation

§ 20-3-276. School rights subject to rules and regulations

§ 20-3-277. Lender rights subject to rules and regulations

§ 20-3-278. Reports as to loan commitment agreements; statements to borrowers; administration fees; reports of agreement terminations

§ 20-3-279. Persons forbidden to engage in business of furnishing educational loan information or assistance

§ 20-3-280. Lender and school audits; program reviews; corrective actions

§ 20-3-281. Sale, pledge, or assignment of educational loans

§ 20-3-282. Contracted servicing of loans

§ 20-3-283. Contributions deductible for income tax purposes

§ 20-3-284. Exemption of corporation from taxation

§ 20-3-285. Exemption of lenders from certain taxation

§ 20-3-286. Conflicts of interest involving directors, officers, or employees of corporation

§ 20-3-287. Borrowers deemed capable regardless of age

§ 20-3-288. Proof of residency in state

§ 20-3-289. Eligibility of students in default for other state student assistance

§ 20-3-290. Corporation assigned to commission

§ 20-3-291. Termination and dissolution of corporation

§ 20-3-292. Venue of proceedings against corporation

§ 20-3-293. General banking or insurance business by corporation prohibited

§ 20-3-294. Operations reports by corporation

§ 20-3-295. Corporation to maintain certified list of borrowers in default; administrative hearings; appeals

Part 3. GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

Subpart 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 20-3-310. Short title

§ 20-3-311. Legislative findings; purposes of authority

§ 20-3-312. Definitions

§ 20-3-313. Authority created as successor to Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority

§ 20-3-314. Functions, composition, organization, and conduct of affairs of board of directors

§ 20-3-315. Authority officers and employees; bonds

§ 20-3-316. Powers and duties of authority; employees' functions; servicing of educational loans; registration with Selective Service System; conflicts with federal or other state law

§ 20-3-317. Accounting system; use of funds; payments to commission

§ 20-3-318. Authority administration fund

§ 20-3-319. Temporary transfer of authority state funds to corporation to accelerate federal payments

§ 20-3-320. Audits of authority; distribution of audit reports

§ 20-3-321. School audits; program reviews; corrective actions

§ 20-3-322. Contributions deductible for tax purposes

§ 20-3-323. Conflicts of interest involving directors, officers, or employees of authority

§ 20-3-324. Authority assigned to commission

§ 20-3-325. Dissolution of authority

§ 20-3-326. Venue of proceedings against authority

§ 20-3-327. General banking business by authority prohibited

§ 20-3-328. Operations reports by authority

§ 20-3-329. Employees of commission transferred to authority; status of authority employees hired after July 1, 1996; status of transferred employees; benefits of transferred employees not impaired

Subpart 2. EDUCATIONAL LOANS FINANCED BY REVENUE BONDS

§ 20-3-340. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-341. Definitions

§ 20-3-342. Educational loan program activities authorized; powers and duties of authority

§ 20-3-343. Credit of state not pledged for payment of authority obligations; revenues and assets available for payment

§ 20-3-344. Issuance of bonds and notes of authority; amount; interest; form; execution; use of proceeds; validation

§ 20-3-345. Trust agreements authorized; provisions of trust agreements and bond resolutions

§ 20-3-346. Lien of pledge of revenues or assets of authority

§ 20-3-347. Moneys received by authority deemed trust funds; investment

§ 20-3-348. Rights of holders of obligations of authority

§ 20-3-349. Obligations of authority are negotiable instruments

§ 20-3-350. Obligations of authority are legal investments and deposits

§ 20-3-351. Issuance of refunding obligations by authority

§ 20-3-352. Reserve or replacement funds of authority

§ 20-3-353. Exemption of directors and officers of authority from personal liability

§ 20-3-354. Payment of expenses from appropriations and income

§ 20-3-355. Tax exemptions of authority and its bonds and notes; exceptions

§ 20-3-356. Interests of bondholders protected

§ 20-3-357. Termination or dissolution of authority

§ 20-3-358. Subpart and part deemed supplemental to other laws

Subpart 3. EDUCATIONAL LOANS FINANCED BY STATE FUNDS

§ 20-3-370. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-371. Definitions

§ 20-3-372. State funded educational loan program authorized; powers of authority

§ 20-3-373. General loan fund

§ 20-3-374. Service cancelable loan fund; authorized types of service cancelable educational loans

§ 20-3-375. Income credited to authority administration fund; transfer of surplus to general loan fund

Subpart 3A. PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS' FUND

§ 20-3-380. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-381. Definitions

§ 20-3-382. Establishing and administration of loan forgiveness programs

§ 20-3-383. Creation of Public Interest Lawyers' Fund

§ 20-3-384. Corporation established; contracts with civil legal aid organizations

§ 20-3-385. Utilization of fund in repayment of education loans; funding of four separate programs

§ 20-3-386. Distribution of education loan repayment assistance; conditions

§ 20-3-387. Eligibility for education loan forgiveness; availability of funds

Subpart 4. STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANTS

§ 20-3-390. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-391. State student incentive grant program authorized; eligible students and schools

Subpart 4A. DIRECT LOANS TO STUDENTS ON BASIS OF NEED AND MERIT

§ 20-3-395. Definitions

§ 20-3-395.1. Eligibility; interest rate; repayment; maximum amount

§ 20-3-395.2. Separate fund for loans; fees

§ 20-3-395.3. Repayment schedule; default; service cancelable

§ 20-3-395.4. Ineligibility

Subpart 4B. GRADUATE ON TIME STUDENT LOANS

§ 20-3-400. Short title

§ 20-3-400.1. Definitions

§ 20-3-400.2. Eligibility; repayment period; maximum amount; interest rate; requirements

§ 20-3-400.3. Recalculation of interest rate

§ 20-3-400.4. Separate fund for loans; fees

§ 20-3-400.5. Repayment schedule; default

§ 20-3-400.6. Ineligibility

Subpart 4C. EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE STUDENT LOAN

§ 20-3-405. Short title

§ 20-3-405.1. Definitions

§ 20-3-405.2. Eligibility; repayment period; maximum amount; application; statement of requirements

§ 20-3-405.3. Interest rate; recalculation

§ 20-3-405.4. Conversion to interest free loans

§ 20-3-405.5. Separate fund for loans; fees

§ 20-3-405.6. Repayment schedule; default

§ 20-3-405.7. Ineligibility

Subpart 4D. TAXPAYER CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT LOAN FUNDS

§ 20-3-409. Taxpayer opportunity to contribute to student loan funds; contribution amounts

Subpart 5. TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS AT PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

§ 20-3-410. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-411. Definitions

§ 20-3-412. Entitlement to grants as specified in the appropriations Acts; restrictions

§ 20-3-413. Application for and payment of grants; certification of eligibility; refunds if students fail to enroll

§ 20-3-414. Pro rata reduction of grants when funds are insufficient

§ 20-3-415. Audits of schools; refund of grants for ineligible students

§ 20-3-416. Penalty for furnishing or accepting false statement as to eligibility

Subpart 5A. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS

§ 20-3-420. Legislative purpose; designation of University of North Georgia as premier senior military college of Georgia

§ 20-3-421. Eligibility for scholarship

§ 20-3-422. Nomination of candidates for scholarships

§ 20-3-423. Creation and composition of selection committee; duties of selection committee

§ 20-3-424. Amount of scholarship awards; duration of awards

§ 20-3-425. Failure of scholarship recipient to meet service obligations

§ 20-3-426. Effect of failure to meet standards and requirements for continued eligibility for scholarship; filling of vacancies

§ 20-3-427. Promulgation of rules and regulations by authority; funding of scholarship program

Subpart 6. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS GRANT PROGRAM

§ 20-3-430. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-431. "Eligible student" defined

§ 20-3-432. Amount for each eligible student

§ 20-3-433. Application for and payment of grants; certification of eligibility; refunds if students fail to enroll

§ 20-3-434. Pro rata reduction of grants when funds are insufficient

§ 20-3-435. Audits of university; refund of grants for ineligible students

§ 20-3-436. Penalty for furnishing or accepting false statement as to eligibility

Subpart 6A. TUITION GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

§ 20-3-440. Legislative findings

§ 20-3-441. "Eligible student" defined

§ 20-3-442. Amount of grant

§ 20-3-443. Application for grants; certification of eligibility; refunds

§ 20-3-444. Pro rata reduction when funds are insufficient

§ 20-3-445. Audits of the university

§ 20-3-446. Penalty for false statements

Subpart 7. GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND PRISON GUARDS

§ 20-3-450. Legislative findings; purpose of subpart

§ 20-3-451. Definitions

§ 20-3-452. Amount of grants to each eligible student

§ 20-3-453. Eligibility of students

§ 20-3-454. Application for and approval of grants and renewals thereof

§ 20-3-455. Administration of program; physical examinations

Subpart 8. REGENTS' OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

§ 20-3-470. Regents' opportunity assistance program for graduate and professional degree students authorized

Subpart 9. LOANS FOR ATTENDANCE AT COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

§ 20-3-475. Legislative intent

§ 20-3-476. Authorization and administration of loan program for attendance at colleges of osteopathic medicine

Subpart 10. GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS

§ 20-3-480. Definitions

§ 20-3-481. Grants to eligible students

§ 20-3-482. Applying for grants; administration of program

Subpart 10A. GEORGIA HERO (HELPING EDUCATE RESERVISTS AND THEIR OFFSPRING) SCHOLARSHIP

§ 20-3-485. Definitions

§ 20-3-486. Grants to eligible students

§ 20-3-487. Applying for grants; administration of program

Subpart 11. GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

§ 20-3-490. Eligibility

§ 20-3-491. Applications for scholarship grants; administration of program

§ 20-3-492. Appropriation of funds

§ 20-3-493. Grant program shall be in addition to and not in lieu of Subpart 5A

Part 4. MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Part 5. BOARD OF REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

§ 20-3-500. Board of regents authorized to grant scholarships

§ 20-3-501. Duties of board of regents regarding scholarship program

§ 20-3-502. Funds for scholarships

Part 6. MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

§ 20-3-510. "Board" defined

§ 20-3-511. Transfer of powers, rights, and duties to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

§ 20-3-512. Powers as to medical student loans and scholarships

§ 20-3-513. Determination of amount by board; terms and conditions; repayment in services

§ 20-3-514. Contract provisions for loan or scholarship

§ 20-3-515. Power of board as to arranging payment of tuition and fees for students granted loans or scholarships

§ 20-3-516. Funds for loans or scholarships

§ 20-3-517. Biennial report of board to General Assembly

§ 20-3-518. Legislative purpose

Part 6A. STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION

§ 20-3-518.1. Definitions

§ 20-3-518.2. State Veterinary Education Board

§ 20-3-518.3. Purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program

§ 20-3-518.4. Loan purchases granted to applicants based upon services rendered; limitations

§ 20-3-518.5. Contract; cancellation

§ 20-3-518.6. Funding

§ 20-3-518.7. Adoption of rules and regulations

Part 7. HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

§ 20-3-519. Definitions

§ 20-3-519.1. Eligibility for scholarships or grants

§ 20-3-519.2. Eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship

§ 20-3-519.3. Eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution; scholarship amount

§ 20-3-519.4. Terms and conditions for receiving a HOPE grant at a private postsecondary institution

§ 20-3-519.5. Eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant

§ 20-3-519.6. HOPE GED vouchers

§ 20-3-519.7 through 20-3-519.9.

§ 20-3-519.10. Application of HOPE scholarship and HOPE grant

§ 20-3-519.11. Georgia Student Finance Commission; examination of institutions; rules and regulations; appropriation of funds

§ 20-3-519.12 and 20-3-519.13.

§ 20-3-519.14. Classification of employees of Free Trade Area of the Americas Georgia residents