Sec. 3. Determination of initial eligibility for higher education benefits authorized under this chapter is vested exclusively in the commission. Any individual described in section 1 of this chapter may make a written request for a determination by the commission of eligibility for benefits under this chapter. The commission shall make a written determination of eligibility in response to each request. In determining the amount of an eligible individual’s benefit, the commission shall consider other higher education financial assistance in conformity with this chapter.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.