(1) To the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose and within overall appropriations for the state need grant, enhanced need grants are provided for persons who meet all of the following criteria:

     (a) Are needy students as defined in RCW 28B.92.030;

     (b) Are placebound students as defined in RCW 28B.92.030; and

     (c) Have completed the associate of arts or the associate of science degree, or its equivalent.

     (2) The enhanced need grants established in this section are provided to this specific group of students in addition to the base state need grant, as defined by rule of the *board.

[2009 c 215 § 3.]

NOTES:

     *Reviser's note: The higher education coordinating board was abolished by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 301, effective July 1, 2012. The office of student financial assistance replaced the higher education coordinating board for higher education financial aid responsibilities pursuant to 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 102, effective July 1, 2012.

     Findings -- Intent -- Effective date -- 2009 c 215: See notes following RCW 28B.92.030.