Graduate Assistance Program Act of 1984

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Graduate Assistance Program Act of 1984 - Amends title IV the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish under HEA title IV (Student Assistance) a new program of graduate study grants for first- and second-year graduate and professional students who demonstrate financial need. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1991 to enable the Secretary of Education to make payments to institutions of higher education which have made agreements for purposes of such grants program. Provides that such funds shall be available on an academic year basis in accordance with specified provisions of the General Education Provisions Act. Sets such grants at the amount needed by the student to pursue a course of graduate or professional study at the institution, but limits such amount to between $1,000 and $5,000. Prohibits regulations for such grants program from including any parental contributions as part of an expected family contribution to the cost of attendance. Provides that such grants may be made only to first- and second-year enrollees in graduate or professional programs who will be carrying the normal full-time academic workload and who meet specified eligibility requirements …