Part 1.
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 21.
STUDENT SERVICES
Subchapter C. HINSON-HAZLEWOOD COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
19 TAC §§21.56, 21.61, 21.62
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes amendments
to §§21.56, 21.61, and 21.62, concerning the Hinson-Hazlewood College
Student Loan Program. Specifically, the proposed amendment to §21.56
(Requirements of Cosigner/Accommodation Party) adds the requirement that a
cosigner of a loan must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
and must reside in the United States or a territory of the United States.
The proposed amendment to §21.61 (Disbursements to Students) removes
the outdated and unnecessary requirement for a spouse's signature on the promissory
note for a married cosigner. The proposed amendment to §21.62 (Repayment
of Loans) clarifies the way payments are to be applied, as stated on the loan
promissory note.
Lois Hollis, Assistant Commissioner for Student Services, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result of
enforcing or administering the amended sections.
Ms. Hollis has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendments are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of
administering the amended sections will be improved access to financial aid
for the students of Texas. There is no effect on small businesses. There are
no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the
amendments as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lois Hollis, P.O. Box 12788,
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 427-6465, Lois.Hollis@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments
will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the
The amendments are proposed under Texas Education Code, §52.01,
which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules
necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §52.01 and §§52.31
- 52.40.
The amendments affect Texas Education Code, §52.01 and §§52.31
- 52.40.
§21.56.Requirements of Cosigner/Accommodation Party.
(a)
A cosigner/accommodation party shall:
(1)
(No change.)
(2)
have a regular source of income; [
(3)
have received a favorable evaluation of his/her credit
report
; and
[
(4)
reside in the United States or a U. S.
territory and be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
(b) - (c)
(No change.)
§21.61.Disbursements to Students.
(a)
No disbursement shall be made to any student until he or
she has executed a promissory note payable to the program for the full amount
of any loan plus interest and other authorized fees. In addition
, for
CAL loans, a cosigner's signature may also be required in accordance with
the provisions of §21.55(a)(8) of this title (relating to Eligibility
of Students).
[
[(1)
for CAL, HEAL, and HELP loans, if a borrower
is married, the borrower's spouse must sign the application for the loan and
the promissory note, if separate from the application; and]
[(2)
for CAL loans, a co-signer's signature
may be also required in accordance with the provisions of §21.55(8) of
this title (relating to Eligibility of Students).]
(b) - (d)
(No change.)
§21.62.Repayment of Loans.
(a) - (g)
(No change.)
(h)
Application of payments.
In accordance with the terms
of the promissory note, the Commissioner shall determine the priority order
in which payments shall be applied to interest, late charges, principal, collections
costs and any other charges.
[
[(1)
First, to any outstanding late charges
and collection costs that may have accrued to the account.]
[(2)
Next, to all interest that is outstanding
on the account.]
[(3)
Next, to principal of the earliest dated
note in the account.]
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 13, 2006.
TRD-200600741
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: April 20, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
19 TAC §§21.401, 21.402, 21.404, 21.406
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes amendments
to §§21.401, 21.402, 21.404, and 21.406, concerning the Texas College
Work-Study Program. Specifically, the amendments to §§21.401, 21.402,
and 21.404 broaden the scope of the mentorship program to include both tutors
and persons who are employed to help students on academic probation adjust
to college life. The amendment to §21.401 deletes the word "academic,"
as mentoring is not restricted to academic tutoring. The amendment to §21.402
changes the definition of "mentor" to include more than academic tutoring.
The amendment to §21.404 clarifies that students employed in a mentorship
program must meet the institution's standards for employment as a mentor rather
than a tutor. The amendment to §21.406 states that institutions eligible
to receive federal Title V funds are also exempted from the requirement to
provide 25 percent of an employed student's wages.
Lois Hollis, Assistant Commissioner for Student Services, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result of
enforcing or administering the amended sections.
Ms. Hollis has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendments are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of
administering the amended sections will be that the mentorship program should
have a positive impact by creating an opportunity for institutions to provide
help to students who are on academic probation. There is no effect on small
businesses. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required
to comply with the amendments as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lois Hollis, P.O. Box 12788,
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 427-6465, Lois.Hollis@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments
will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §56.077,
which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules
necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §§56.071 - 56.079.
The amendments affect the Texas Education Code, §§56.071 - 56.079.
§21.401.Authority and Purpose.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Purpose. The purpose of the Texas College Work-Study Program
is to provide eligible students with jobs, funded in part by the State of
Texas, to enable those students to attend eligible institutions of higher
education in Texas and, through a mentorship program, provide [
§21.402.Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) - (10)
(No change.)
(11)
Mentor- an individual employed to help students
on academic probation raise their academic performance and successfully adjust
to the higher education environment
[
(12) - (15)
(No change.)
§21.404.Eligible Student Employees.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
To be eligible for employment in the mentorship program,
a person shall:
(1) - (2)
(No change.)
(3)
meet his or her institution's standards for employment
as a
mentor
[
(c)
(No change.)
§21.406.Eligible Employers.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
Institutions eligible to receive Title III
or Title
V
funds from the U. S. Department of Education are exempted from the
general work-study program requirement to provide 25 percent of an employed
student's wages, if they provide the Board with a copy of a current Title
III eligibility letter from the U. S. Department of Education. There is no
corresponding exemption from the 10 percent matching requirement for the mentorship
program.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 13, 2006.
TRD-200600742
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: April 20, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
Subchapter P. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL PRECEPTORS AND THEIR CHILDREN
19 TAC §§22.304, 22.306, 22.307
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes amendments
to §§22.304, 22.306 and 22.307, concerning the Exemption Program
for Clinical Preceptors and their Children.
Specifically, amendments to §§22.304, 22.306 and 22.307 clarify
that, in order to be eligible for the program, one must be a child of a preceptor.
The amendment to §22.306 clarifies that children of preceptors, to be
eligible to receive an exemption under this program, must be enrolled as undergraduate
students. The amendment to §22.307 clarifies that limitations on eligibility,
as described in Texas Education Code §54.222(e), apply only to the children
of preceptors.
Lois Hollis, Assistant Commissioner for Student Services, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result of
enforcing or administering the amended sections.
Ms. Hollis has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendments are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of
administering the amended sections will be that the exemption will encourage
students to continue their work as preceptors, thus enabling more nursing
students to receive additional clinical instruction. There are no anticipated
economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the amendments as
proposed. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lois Hollis, P.O. Box 12788,
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 427-6465, Lois.Hollis@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments
will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §54.222(g),
which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules
necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §54.222.
The amendments affect Texas Education Code, §54.222.
§22.304.Tuition Exemption.
Each institution of higher education shall exempt all eligible
persons
[
§22.306.Eligible Children [
To receive an exemption under this program, a
child
[
(1)
(No change.)
(2)
be the child of a clinical preceptor who is serving under
a written preceptor agreement with an undergraduate professional nursing program
as a clinical preceptor for students enrolled in the program for the semester
or other academic term for which the exemption is sought
; and
[
(3)
be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
§22.307.Discontinuation of Eligibility.
(a)
A person who is otherwise eligible for the program
under §22.306 of this title (regarding Eligible Children) shall be considered
ineligible if the person has:
[
(1) - (2)
(No change.)
(b)
(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 13, 2006.
TRD-200600744
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: April 20, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
Chapter 157.
HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Subchapter DD. HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT HEARING EXAMINERS
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Each payment that is received from
the borrower or cosigner, to be credited to his/her account, will be applied
in the following manner:
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Subchapter M. TEXAS COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
academic
] assistance to students on academic probation.
raise their academic performance
to meet institutional standards
].
tutor
].
Chapter 22.
GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
preceptors and eligible students
] from the payment
of up to $500 of tuition per term or semester.
Students ].
student
] must:
.
]
An individual's eligibility for
the program ends when the person has:
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Part 2.
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY