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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each institution of higher education shall designate an appropriate staff person or persons as the point of contact for students eligible under section 2602-K(c) 1 for the program. The POC may be comprised of one or more qualified staff members to provide the appropriate support or expertise required for the duties specified in this section. The POC shall have or ensure the delegation of the following duties:
(1) Assisting students in obtaining verification of eligibility for the program from the courts, the county agency or the Department of Human Services.
(2) Assisting individuals who are eligible under section 2602-K(c) in accessing available Federal and State financial aid resources and in identifying further scholarship and grant opportunities, in consultation with the institution's financial aid department.
(3) Serving as the primary contact for all individuals applying to or attending the institution who are eligible under section 2602-K(c).
(4) Providing all individuals applying to or attending the institution who voluntarily disclose that they are eligible under section 2602-K(c) with information and referrals for on-campus support services and resources, including admissions, housing, financial aid, health, mental health, tutoring, career, academic advising and other services.
(5) Providing all individuals applying to or attending the institution who are eligible under section 2602-K(c) with information and referrals as available for off-campus support services, including transitional housing and medical insurance and services.
(6) Posting POC contact information on the publicly accessible Internet website of the institution of higher education.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 26-2604-K. Point of contact - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-24-ps-education/pa-st-sect-24-26-2604-k/
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