S.C. Code Regs. 62-900.160 - Program Definitions
A.
"Academic year " is defined as the fall, spring, and summer terms.
B. "Associate's degree program " is defined as
a two-year or associate's degree program (Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science), which leads to the first two years of a bachelor's degree at a
location approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in
federally funded financial aid programs and authorized by the Commission on
Higher Education.
C.
"Cost-of-tuition " is defined as the amount charged for enrolling for credit
hours of instruction and mandatory fees assessed to all students. Other fees,
charges, or cost of textbooks cannot be included.
D. "Degree-seeking student " is defined as any
part-time or full-time student enrolled in a diploma, certificate, or an
associate's degree program of study at an eligible SC public or independent
two-year institution.
E. "Eligible
program " is defined as a program of study leading to an associate's degree or
at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit towards a
bachelor's degree, which meets all other Title IV regulations as authorized by
the U.S. Department of Education for participation in federally funded
financial aid programs.
F. "Field
of study " shall mean an area in which a certificate, diploma, or degree is
awarded. A certificate/diploma earned that progresses to a diploma/associate's
degree in the same academic area.
G. "For graduation purposes " is defined as
any grade or credit hour that the home institution requires in accordance with
their policies and procedures for graduation of the student, including
electives and additional coursework.
H. "Full-time student " shall mean a student
who has matriculated into an eligible program, and who enrolls in a minimum of
twelve credit hours (or the equivalent) at the home institution during an
academic term.
I. "Independent
two-year institutions" are defined, for the purposes of the Lottery Tuition
Assistance Program, as those two-year institutions eligible to participate in
the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program as defined in Chapter 113 of Title 59
of the 1976 Code, which stipulates an "independent institution of higher
learning means any independent eleemosynary junior or senior college in South
Carolina whose major campus and headquarters are located within South Carolina
and which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools."
Institutions whose sole purpose is religious or theological training or the
granting of professional degrees do not meet the definition of an eligible
institution . Independent four-year institutions are not eligible for
participation in this Program.
J.
"Lawful Presence " is defined as individuals who are US citizens, permanent
residents, or non-US citizens and non-permanent residents who are legally
present in the US. When verifying the lawful presence of an individual,
institutional personnel shall not attempt to independently verify the
immigration status of any alien, but shall verify any alien's immigration
status with the federal government pursuant to 8 USC Section1373(c).
K. "Military mobilization " is defined as a
situation in which the U.S. Department of Defense orders members of the United
States Armed Forces to active duty away from their normal duty assignment
during a time of war or national emergency.
L. "Multi-handicapped student " shall be
defined as a student who, in addition to being visually or hearing impaired,
has at least one additional disabling condition that qualifies the student to
receive specialized postsecondary education.
M. "Part-time student " shall mean a student
who has matriculated into an eligible program , and who enrolls in a minimum of
six credit hours at the home institution and a maximum of eleven credit hours
(or its equivalent) during an academic term.
N. "Public two-year institutions" are
defined, for the purposes of the Lottery Tuition Assistance Program, as those
two-year institutions defined by Chapter 103 of Title 59 of the 1976 Code,
which stipulates a "public institution of higher learning shall mean any
state-supported postsecondary educational institution." Public four-year
institutions are not eligible for participation in this Program. Technical
colleges are governed by regulations promulgated by the SC Technical College
System.
O. "Remedial coursework "
shall mean sub-collegiate level preparatory courses in English, mathematics,
and reading or any other course deemed remedial by the institution where the
course is taken.
P. "Satisfactory
academic progress " shall mean the minimum academic standard for academic
progress established by the institution for the purpose of complying with Title
IV regulations for federal student aid programs and for State scholarship and
grants.
Q. "South Carolina
resident " shall be defined as an individual who satisfies the requirements of
residency in accordance with the State of South Carolina Statute for Tuition
and Fees, Statute 59-112-10, unless the student qualifies for an exception as
defined in the residency regulation promulgated by the Commission on Higher
Education as determined by the institutional residency officer each academic
year .
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