(a) Verification.--The agency shall monitor and verify a student's fulfillment of all internship and work requirements under this act.

(b) Enforcement.--The agency shall enforce repayment of all scholarship grants for a student who does not comply with the provisions of this act, to include use of all lawful collection procedures and the use of private collection agencies.

(c) Tax.--Scholarship grants received by a student from the program shall not be considered taxable income for purposes of Article III of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L. 6, No. 2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971.¹

(d) Financial assistance.--Scholarship grants received by a student from the program shall not be considered financial assistance or appropriations to the approved educational institution.

(e) Customized job training.--No funds under this act shall be granted to a person enrolled in a customized job training partnership program or continuing education course from a postsecondary educational institution for which an employer is providing over 50% of the financial support, directly or indirectly.

(f) Appeals.--The provisions of this act shall be subject to 22 Pa. Code Ch. 121 (relating to student financial aid).

(g) Regulations.--The agency shall adopt regulations and procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.