§ 3201. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military AffairsEffective: July 1, 2019
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Guard and Militia
Subpart C. Pay, Allowances, Benefits and Medals
Chapter 32. Military Educational Programs (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter A. Educational Assistance Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2019
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 3201
§ 3201. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Agency.” The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
“Annual tuition rate.” The in-State tuition rate, including a technology tuition fee, established or approved by May 1 of each year by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education.
“Approved institution of higher learning.” An educational institution offering a post-secondary program of education located in this Commonwealth and approved by the agency.
“Approved program of education.” A degree-granting or certificate-granting curriculum, course of study or training program required for entrance into a specific career to be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis or its equivalent as determined by the agency, at an approved institution of higher learning.
“Certificate of eligibility.” A certificate issued by the department that certifies a member's eligibility to receive an educational assistance grant.
“Costs of attendance.” Allowable educational expenses, as determined by the agency, that are consistent with the administration of the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P.L. 1546, No. 541),1 referred to as the Higher Education Scholarship Law.
“Educational assistance.” A benefit earned which shall be granted to an eligible member who has complied with all of the requirements provided for under this subchapter.
“Eligible member.” A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard who meets the criteria specified in section 3202 (relating to eligibility) and who has been awarded a certificate of eligibility under section 3203 (relating to certification of eligibility).
“Full-time student.” An eligible member enrolled in an approved institution of higher learning pursuing an approved program of education equal to or greater than 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the agency as a full-time course of study.
“Fund.” The Educational Assistance Program Fund.
“Part-time student.” An eligible member enrolled in an approved institution of higher education pursuing an approved program of education of less than 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the agency as a part-time course of study.
“Program.” The Educational Assistance Program.
“Promissory note.” A written contract signed by a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard in which the member promises to repay the awarded grant amount.
“Technology tuition fee.” A separate tuition fee established by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education for rendering technology resources and services to enhance student learning experiences.
Credits
1996, June 19, P.L. 344, No. 56, § 2, effective July 1, 1996. Amended 2000, May 10, P.L. 36, No. 11, § 1, imd. effective; 2004, Nov. 30, P.L. 1671, No. 212, § 1, effective in 60 days [Jan. 31, 2005]; 2005, Dec. 22, P.L. 441, No. 82, § 1, effective in 60 days [Feb. 21, 2006]; 2014, June 26, P.L. 791, No. 78, § 2, effective July 1, 2014; 2014, June 26, P.L. 807, No. 82, § 1, effective in 60 days [Aug. 25, 2014]; 2019, July 1, P.L. 233, No. 32, § 1, imd. effective.
Footnotes
24 P.S. § 5151 et seq.
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 3201, PA ST 51 Pa.C.S.A. § 3201
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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