Section 8703 - Eligibility and qualification requirements(a) Eligibility standards.--The following requirements shall be used to determine the eligibility of applicants for educational gratuity payments. The applicant shall be:(1) Not less than 16 years of age nor more than 23 years of age.(2) The child of an eligible disabled or deceased veteran.(3) A resident of this Commonwealth for a period of five years immediately preceding the date the application was filed.(b) Qualification determination.--The commission shall determine qualified applicants based on the following requirements: (1) The applicant meets the requirements of subsection (a).(2) The applicant is attending an approved educational institution.(3) The applicant demonstrates a financial need for the educational gratuity.(c) Appeal.--Any aggrieved applicant may appeal the decision of the commission to the Adjutant General under the provisions of Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure). 1988, April 29, P.L. 381, No. 60, § 1, imd. effective.