36-9-78.   Qualification criteria for nurses' education assistance loan. To qualify for the nurses' education assistance loan program the applicant shall meet the following criteria:

             (1)      Be a citizen of the United States and a South Dakota resident for a minimum of one year immediately preceding the date of application;

             (2)      Meet the criteria established by the South Dakota Board of Nursing;

             (3)      Be accepted into a board approved nursing education program for licensed practical nurses or registered nurses whether leading to initial licensure or degree enhancement;

             (4)      Have or maintain a satisfactory grade for progression in the nursing education program as determined by the faculty of the institution.

Source: SL 1989, ch 325, § 3.

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