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Title 20 — Education

Part B · Chapter 28 — Higher Education Resources and Student Assistance

§ 1063. Allotments to institutions

Statutory text

(a)

Allotment; Pell Grant basis

From the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each part B institution a sum which bears the same ratio to one-half that amount as the number of Pell Grant recipients in attendance at such institution at the end of the school year preceding the beginning of that fiscal year bears to the total number of Pell Grant recipients at all part B institutions.

(b)

Allotment; graduates basis

From the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each part B institution a sum which bears the same ratio to one-fourth that amount as the number of graduates for such school year at such institution bears to the total number of graduates for such school year at all part B institutions.

(c)

Allotment; graduate and professional student basis

From the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each part B institution a sum which bears the same ratio to one-fourth of that amount as the percentage of graduates per institution, who are admitted to and in attendance at, within 5 years of graduation with a baccalaureate degree, a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented, bears to the percentage of such graduates per institution for all part B institutions.

(d)

Minimum allotment

(1)

Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (c), and subject to subsection (h), if the amount of an award under this section for a part B institution, based on the data provided by the part B institution and the formula under subsections (a) through (c), would be—

(A)

an amount that is greater than $250,000 but less than $500,000, the Secretary shall award the part B institution an allotment in the amount of $500,000; and

(B)

an amount that is equal to or less than $250,000, the Secretary shall award the part B institution an allotment in the amount of $250,000.

(2)

If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 1068h(a)(2)(A) of this title for any fiscal year is not sufficient to pay the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1) to all part B institutions, the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced. If additional sums become available for such fiscal year, such reduced allocations shall be increased on the same basis as the basis on which they were reduced (until the amount allotted equals the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1)).

(e)

Reallotment

The amount of any part B institution’s allotment under subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) for any fiscal year which the Secretary determines will not be required for such institution for the period such allotment is available shall be available for reallotment from time to time on such date during such period as the Secretary may determine to other part B institutions in proportion to the original allotment to such other institutions under this section for such fiscal year.

(f)

Special merger rule

(1)

The Secretary shall permit any eligible institution for a grant under part B in any fiscal year prior to the fiscal year 1986 to apply for a grant under this part if the eligible institution has merged with another institution of higher education which is not so eligible or has merged with an eligible institution.

(2)

The Secretary may establish such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g)

Special rule for certain District of Columbia eligible institutions

In any fiscal year that the Secretary determines that Howard University or the University of the District of Columbia will receive an allotment under subsections (b) and (c) of this section which is not in excess of amounts received by Howard University under the Act of (14 Stat. 438; 20 U.S.C. 123), relating to annual authorization of appropriations for Howard University, or by the University of the District of Columbia under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (87 Stat. 774) for such fiscal year, then Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia, as the case may be, shall be ineligible to receive an allotment under this section.

(h)

Conditions for allotments

(1)

Student requirements for allotment

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a part B institution that would otherwise be eligible for funds under this part shall not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year, including the minimum allotment under subsection (d), if the part B institution, in the academic year preceding such fiscal year—

(A)

did not have any enrolled students who were Pell Grant recipients;

(B)

did not graduate any students; or

(C)

where appropriate, did not have any students who, within 5 years of graduation from the part B institution, were admitted to and in attendance at a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented.

(2)

Data requirements for allotments

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a part B institution shall not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year, including the minimum allotment under subsection (d), unless the institution provides the Secretary with the data required by the Secretary and for purposes of the formula described in subsections (a) through (c), including—

(A)

the number of Pell Grant recipients enrolled in the part B institution in the academic year preceding such fiscal year;

(B)

the number of students who earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from the part B institution in the academic year preceding such fiscal year; and

(C)

where appropriate, the percentage of students who, within 5 years of graduation from the part B institution, were admitted to and in attendance at a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented in the academic year preceding such fiscal year.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Higher Education Act of 1965

    Pub. L. 89–329 title III § 324 · 79 Stat. 1219

    Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063

    Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1296

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1296

  2. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–509 § 7007(4) · 100 Stat. 1874

    1. Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(c)

      Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(4), amended subsec. generally

    2. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(c)

      Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(4), substituting “percentage of graduates per institution” for “number of graduates”

    3. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(c)

      Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(4), substituting “percentage of such graduates per institution” for “number of such graduates”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(4), amended subsec. generally, substituting “percentage of graduates per institution” for “number of graduates” and “percentage of such graduates per institution” for “number of such graduates”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 7007. MODIFICATION OF TITLE III. PART B. HIGHER EDUCATION ACT ALLOCATION FORMULA. Section 324 of the Higher Education Act (as amended by the Ante, p. 1296. Higher Education Amendments of 1986) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: “(d) Minimum Allotment.— (1) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), the amount allotted to each part B institution under this section shall not be less than $350,000. “(2) If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 360(a)(2)(A) for any fiscal year is not sufficient to pay the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1) of this subsection to all part B institutions, the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced. If additional sums become available for such fiscal year, such reduced allocation shall be increased on the same basis as they were reduced (until the amount allotted equals the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1)).”; and (3) by striking out “subsection (a), (b), or (c)” in subsection (e) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) and inserting in lieu thereof “subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d)”; and (4) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: “(c) Allotment; Graduate and Professional Student Basis.— From the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each part B institution a sum which bears the same ratio to one-fourth of that amount as the percentage of graduates per institution, who are admitted to and in attendance at a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented, bears to the percentage of such graduates per institution for all part B institutions.”

  3. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–509 § 7007(1) · 100 Stat. 1874

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)

    Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (2), added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (2), added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;

  4. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–509 § 7007(1) · 100 Stat. 1874

    1. Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(e)

      Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (3), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e)

    2. Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(e)

      Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (3), substituted “subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d)” for “subsection (a), (b), or (c)”. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (3), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e), and substituted “subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d)” for “subsection (a), (b), or (c)”. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;

  5. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–509 § 7007(1) · 100 Stat. 1874

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(f); 20 U.S.C. § 1063(g)

    Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), redesignated subsecs. (e) and (f) as (f) and (g), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), redesignated subsecs. (e) and (f) as (f) and (g), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;

  6. Higher Education Amendments of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–325 § 303(c) · 106 Stat. 448

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(c)

    Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(c), inserted “, within 5 years of graduation with a baccalaureate degree,” after “in attendance at”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(c), inserted “, within 5 years of graduation with a baccalaureate degree,” after “in attendance at”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Allotment.— Section 324(c) of the Act (20 U.S.C. 1063(c)) is amended by inserting “, within 5 years of graduation with a baccalaureate degree,” after “who are admitted to and in attendance at”.

  7. Higher Education Amendments of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–325 § 303(d) · 106 Stat. 448

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(d), substituted “$500,000” for “$350,000”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(d), substituted “$500,000” for “$350,000”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Minimum Allotments.— Section 324(d) of the Act is amended by striking “$350,000” and inserting “$500,000”.

  8. Balanced Budget Act of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–33 title XI § 11717(b) · 111 Stat. 251

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(g)

    Pub. L. 105–33 substituted “District of Columbia Home Rule Act” for “District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–33 substituted “District of Columbia Home Rule Act” for “District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) References in Law.— Any reference in law or regulation to the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

  9. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 310(a) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(a), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(a), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

    “(1) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amount allotted to each part B institution under this section shall not be less than $500,000. “(2) If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 1069f(a)(2)(A) of this title for any fiscal year is not sufficient to pay the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1) of this subsection to all part B institutions, the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced. If additional sums become available for such fiscal year, such reduced allocation shall be increased on the same basis as they were reduced (until the amount allotted equals the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1)).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Minimum Allotment.— Subsection (d) of section 324 (20 U.S.C. 1063(d)) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Minimum Allotment.— Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (c), and subject to subsection (h), if the amount of an award under this section for a part B institution, based on the data provided by the part B institution and the formula under subsections (a) through (c), would be— “(1) an amount that is greater than $250,000 but less than $500,000, the Secretary shall award the part B institution an allotment in the amount of $500,000; and “(2) an amount that is equal to or less than $250,000, the Secretary shall award the part B institution an allotment in the amount of $250,000.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  10. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 310(b) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(h)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(b), added subsec. (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(b), added subsec. (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Conditions for Allotments.— Section 324 (20 U.S.C. 1063) is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(h) Conditions for Allotments.— “(1) Student requirements for allotment.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a part B institution that would otherwise be eligible for funds under this part shall not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year, including the minimum allotment under subsection (d), if the part B institution, in the academic year preceding such fiscal year— “(A) did not have any enrolled students who were Pell Grant recipients; “(B) did not graduate any students; or “(C) where appropriate, did not have any students who, within 5 years of graduation from the part B institution, were admitted to and in attendance at a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented. “(2) Data requirements for allotments.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a part B institution shall not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year, including the minimum allotment under subsection (d), unless the institution provides the Secretary with the data required by the Secretary and for purposes of the formula described in subsections (a) through (c), including— “(A) the number of Pell Grant recipients enrolled in the part B institution in the academic year preceding such fiscal year; “(B) the number of students who earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from the part B institution in the academic year preceding such fiscal year; and “(C) where appropriate, the percentage of students who, within 5 years of graduation from the part B institution, were admitted to and in attendance at a graduate or professional school in a degree program in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented in the academic year preceding such fiscal year.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  11. Pub. L. 111–39 title III § 301(4) · 123 Stat. 1934

    1. Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)

      Pub. L. 111–39 designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)

      Pub. L. 111–39 redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, of par. (1)

    3. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1063(d)

      Pub. L. 111–39 added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–39 designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, of par. (1), and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in section 324(d) (20 U.S.C. 1063(d))— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking “Notwithstanding subsections (a)” and inserting “(1) Notwithstanding subsections (a)”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(2) If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 399(a)(2)(A) for any fiscal year is not sufficient to pay the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1) to all part B institutions, the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced. If additional sums become available for such fiscal year, such reduced allocations shall be increased on the same basis as the basis on which they were reduced (until the amount allotted equals the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1)).” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

15 of 16 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Act of , referred to in subsec. (g), is act Mar. 2, 1867, ch. 162, 14 Stat. 438. Provisions relating to authorization of appropriations are contained in section 8 of the Act, which is classified to section 123 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, referred to in subsec. (g), is Pub. L. 93–198, , 87 Stat. 774. For classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1063, Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title III, § 301, , 94 Stat. 1395, related to Federal share of grants to institutions with special needs, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 99–498.

Another prior section 1063, Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 403, , 79 Stat. 1233, related to duration of grant and eligibility for payments, prior to the general revision of part A of subchapter IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 131(b)(1), , 86 Stat. 247.

Amendments1986–2009 · 5 rounds

2009

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–39 designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, of par. (1), and added par. (2).

2008

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(a), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

“(1) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amount allotted to each part B institution under this section shall not be less than $500,000.

“(2) If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 1069f(a)(2)(A) of this title for any fiscal year is not sufficient to pay the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1) of this subsection to all part B institutions, the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced. If additional sums become available for such fiscal year, such reduced allocation shall be increased on the same basis as they were reduced (until the amount allotted equals the minimum allotment required by paragraph (1)).”

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–315, § 310(b), added subsec. (h).

1997

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–33 substituted “District of Columbia Home Rule Act” for “District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act”.

1992

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(c), inserted “, within 5 years of graduation with a baccalaureate degree,” after “in attendance at”.

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 102–325, § 303(d), substituted “$500,000” for “$350,000”.

1986

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(4), amended subsec. generally, substituting “percentage of graduates per institution” for “number of graduates” and “percentage of such graduates per institution” for “number of such graduates”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (2), added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), (3), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e), and substituted “subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d)” for “subsection (a), (b), or (c)”. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 99–509, § 7007(1), redesignated subsecs. (e) and (f) as (f) and (g), respectively.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–33 effective , except as otherwise provided in title XI of Pub. L. 105–33, see section 11721 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out as a note under section 4246 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–325 effective , see section 2 of Pub. L. 102–325, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

Credits

1986–2009 · 6 acts
  1. 1986Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title III, § 301(a), , 100 Stat. 1296
  2. 1986amended Pub. L. 99–509, title VII, § 7007, , 100 Stat. 1950
  3. 1992Pub. L. 102–325, title III, § 303(c), (d), , 106 Stat. 475
  4. 1997Pub. L. 105–33, title XI, § 11717(b), , 111 Stat. 786
  5. 2008Pub. L. 110–315, title III, § 310, , 122 Stat. 3177
  6. 2009Pub. L. 111–39, title III, § 301(4), , 123 Stat. 1937.
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(Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title III, § 301(a), , 100 Stat. 1296; amended Pub. L. 99–509, title VII, § 7007, , 100 Stat. 1950; Pub. L. 102–325, title III, § 303(c), (d), , 106 Stat. 475; Pub. L. 105–33, title XI, § 11717(b), , 111 Stat. 786; Pub. L. 110–315, title III, § 310, , 122 Stat. 3177; Pub. L. 111–39, title III, § 301(4), , 123 Stat. 1937.)

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