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2021 Utah Code
Title 53B - State System of Higher Education
Chapter 13c - Adult Learners Grant Program
Section 101 - Definitions.
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UT Code § 53B-13c-101 (2021)
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Effective 5/5/2021
53B-13c-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
Enacted by Chapter 271, 2021 General Session
53B-13c-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
- (1)
- (a) "Cost of attendance" means the estimated costs associated with taking an online course, as established by an eligible institution in accordance with board policies.
- (b) "Cost of attendance" includes tuition, costs payable to the eligible institution, and other direct educational expenses related to taking an online course.
- (2) "Eligible institution" means an institution that offers a postsecondary level course of instruction using digital technology.
- (3) "Eligible student" means a financially needy student who is:
- (a) at least 26 years old;
- (b) enrolled in an online course at an eligible institution;
- (c) pursuing:
- (i) an online postsecondary degree program in a field where there is a demonstrated industry need; or
- (ii) an online non-degree program that is designed to meet industry needs and leads to a certificate or another recognized educational credential; and
- (d) a resident student under Section 53B-8-102 and rules the board establishes.
- (4) "Financially needy student" means a student who demonstrates the financial inability to meet all or a portion of the cost of attendance at an eligible institution as defined by the board, after utilizing family and personal resources, federal assistance, and scholarships.
- (5) "Fiscal year" means the fiscal year of the state.
- (6) "Institution" means:
- (a) an institution described in Section 53B-1-102; or
- (b) a Utah private, nonprofit postsecondary institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization that the board recognizes.
- (7) "Online course" means a postsecondary level course of instruction offered by an eligible institution using digital technology.
- (8) "Program" means the Adult Learners Grant Program established in Section 53B-13c-102.
- (9) "Tuition" means tuition and fees at the rate charged for residents of the state.
Enacted by Chapter 271, 2021 General Session
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