§ 53B-13b-102. Definitions. (Effective 7/1/2014)

     As used in this chapter:

(1) "Federal program" means the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-252.

(2) "Institution of higher education" or "institution" means a:

(a) credit-granting higher education institution within the state system of higher education; or

(b) an institution of higher learning, as defined in the federal program, that is located in the state.

(3) "Program" means the Veterans Tuition Gap Program created in this chapter.

(4)

(a) "Qualifying military veteran" means an individual who:

(i) is a resident student under Section 53B-8-102 and rules of the board;

(ii) is accepted into an institution and enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree;

(iii) has qualified for the federal program;

(iv) has maximized the federal benefit under the federal program; and

(v) has not completed a bachelor's degree.

(b) "Qualifying military veteran" does not include a family member.

Enacted by Chapter 87, 2014 General Session