Section 53B-13c-101 - DefinitionsAs 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 an accrediting organization that the United States Department of Education 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.Amended by Chapter 254, 2023 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by Chapter 271, 2021 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/5/2021.