2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 115C-499.1. Definitions.

Article 35A.

College Scholarships.

§ 115C‑499.1.  Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this Article:

(1)       Academic year. – A period of time in which a student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work.

(2)       Authority. – The State Education Assistance Authority created by Article 23 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.

(3)       Eligible postsecondary institution. – A school that is:

a.         A constituent institution of The University of North Carolina as defined in G.S. 116‑2(4);

b.         A community college as defined in G.S. 115D‑2(2); or

c.         A nonpublic postsecondary institution as defined in G.S. 116‑22(1) or 116‑43.5(a)(1).

(4)       Matriculated status. – Being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at an eligible postsecondary institution.

(5)       Scholarship. – A scholarship for education awarded under this Article.

(6)       Title IV. – Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1070, et seq. (2005‑344, s. 2.)