CFR > Title 34 - Education > SUBTITLE B—Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (parts 600 to 694) > PART 654—ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM > SUBPART F—How Does a Scholar Receive Scholarship Payments? (§654.50 to §654.52) > 654.50—How does an SEA disburse scholarship funds?

654.50—How does an SEA disburse scholarship funds?

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the SEA shall disburse $1,500 for each year of study for a maximum of four years of study to each scholar who—
(1) Is selected in accordance with the criteria established under § 654.41; and
(2) Meets the requirements for continuing eligibility under § 654.51.
(b) (1) The SEA shall ensure that the total amount of financial aid awarded to a scholar for a year of study does not exceed the total cost of attendance.
(2) The SEA shall ensure that loans are reduced prior to reducing a scholarship awarded under this program.
(c) The SEA shall ensure that the selection process is completed, and the awards made, prior to the end of each secondary school academic year.

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(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d-38 )