Hathaway lump sum merit scholarship.

HB 28 amends Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program to adjust eligibility timelines and scholarship calculations. It extends the window for students to apply from six to twenty years after high school graduation (with exceptions for military or religious service), changes how "unmet financial need" is calculated, and modifies scholarship amounts based on academic performance tiers (opportunity, performance, honor). The bill directly affects Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates at eligible institutions who meet GPA and standardized test score requirements. Key changes include new definitions for "remaining scholarship amount" and "total scholarship amount," allowing summer enrollment without counting toward the maximum term limit. The bill failed introduction in the 2022 legislative session.