; and (2) achieve a passing score on the written exam developed and administered by the Administrative Agency in accordance with section 2200o(a)(2)(B). (c) Financial assistance (1) Amount The amount of financial assistance provided to a qualified student under this section shall not exceed $40,000 for each academic year during which the student is enrolled in a STEM or computer science degree program at a qualified institution of higher education. (2) Duration A qualified student may receive financial assistance under this section for a maximum of two academic years. (3) Use of funds Financial assistance provided to a qualified student under this section may be used only to pay the student’s cost of attendance at a qualified institution of higher education. (d) Academic requirements As a condition of receiving financial assistance under this, a STEM Corps participant shall— (1) complete not less than 15 credit hours (or the equivalent) of postsecondary coursework in computer science; (2) maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a STEM or computer-science discipline; (3) maintain a grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent) while enrolled in such a degree program