(1) An eligible student is a student who: (a) Is eligible for resident tuition and fee rates as defined in RCW 28B.15.012; (b) Achieved level four on the mathematics or science portion of the high school statewide student assessment or achieved a score in the math section of the SAT or the math section of the ACT that is above the ninety-fifth percentile; (c) Has a family income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of the state median family income at the time the student applies for a GET ready for math and science scholarship and for up to the two previous years; (d) Has declared an intention to complete a qualified program or qualified major or has entered a qualified program or declared a qualified major at an institution of higher education; (e) Has declared an intention to work in a mathematics, science, or related field in Washington for at least three years immediately following completion of a bachelor's degree or higher degree. (2) An eligible recipient is an eligible student who: (a) Has been awarded a scholarship in accordance with the selection criteria and process established by the student achievement council and the program administrator; (b) Enrolls at an institution of higher education within one year of graduating from high school; (c) Maintains satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution of higher education where the student is enrolled; (d) Takes at least one college-level mathematics or science course each term since enrolling in an institution of higher education; and (e) Enters a qualified program or qualified major no later than the end of the first term in which the student has junior level standing.
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