The bill amends the Hathaway scholarship program in Wyoming, increasing the scholarship amounts awarded to eligible students pursuing degrees or certificates. Specifically, the Hathaway opportunity scholarship will increase from $840 to $882 per semester, the Hathaway performance scholarship from $1,260 to $1,323 per semester, and the Hathaway honor scholarship from $1,680 to $1,764 per semester. Additionally, the Hathaway provisional opportunity scholarship for community college students will also rise from $840 to $882 per semester.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the need-based Hathaway scholarship by raising the maximum award for students with unmet financial needs from $1,575 to $1,654 per year. It also increases the minimum amount a qualifying student can receive from $105 to $110 for each semester of qualification. These changes aim to enhance financial support for students in Wyoming, making higher education more accessible. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

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Introduced: 21-16-1304, 21-16-1305, 21-16-1306