Section 29-3103. SELECTION CRITERIA

 

3103.1To participate in the Nurses Training Corps, a person shall meet all of the following selection criteria:

 

(a)Be a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia for two (2) years immediately prior to application to the Corps;

 

(b)Have a stated interest in nursing and public service in the field of nursing within the District;

 

(c)Have proof of admission or enrollment as a full-time student in a District of Columbia institution of higher education that has a Department, School or College of Nursing or a course of study in nursing and is currently accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association;

 

(d)Pursue a course of study leading to a certificate or degree in the field of nursing that is not a course of graduate study; and

 

(e)Have a financial need as computed under the college scholarship needs analysis or needs analysis approved by the Director.

 

3103.2In making a final selection among competing applicants that meet the above criteria, the Director shall consider the following factors:

 

(a)Student graduates with a 2.5 or better Grade Point Average or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent;

 

(b)Number of available slots at the educational institution of choice;

 

(c)Level of financial assistance needed; and

 

(d)Date of completed application.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 8290, 8291 (December 21, 1990).