Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; revise students eligible for assistance.

HB 1519 revises Mississippi's Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program by adding a new eligibility pathway for students who have completed 45 semester credit hours and maintained a 3.5 GPA. This pathway requires legal residency in Mississippi, full-time enrollment at an eligible public or private institution, and meeting financial need and conduct standards. Existing eligibility criteria for new students (such as high school graduation within two years and a 2.5 GPA) remain unchanged. The grant covers tuition costs only, with students required to apply for federal aid before receiving state funds.