For a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts students enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any public institutions of higher education; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on the administration of the scholarship program; provided further, that the commissioner of higher education shall adopt guidelines governing the eligibility and the awarding of financial assistance; provided further, that funds may be expended for an office of higher education success and completion within the department of higher education to support: (i) data collection and tracking; and (ii) the development of best practices for higher education student success and degree completion including, but not limited to, the alignment of community college programming with labor market demands; and provided further, that appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months
| | Education and Transportation Fund | ............... | 100% |
