CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS
IC 21-11
ARTICLE 11. STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE
COMMISSION
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Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions
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Purpose
Sec. 1. The purposes of this article are:
(1) to increase the opportunity to receive a higher education for
every person who resides in Indiana and who, though being
highly qualified and desiring to receive a higher education, is
deterred by financial considerations; and
(2) to accomplish the goal described in subdivision (1) by
establishing a system of state higher education awards that will
assist the student in selecting and attending a qualified public
or private postsecondary institution.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.
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Definitions
Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.
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"Caretaker relative"
Sec. 3. "Caretaker relative" means a relative by blood or law who
lives with a minor and exercises parental responsibility, care, and
control over the minor in the absence of the minor's parent.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.
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"Commission"
Sec. 4. "Commission" means the state student assistance
commission.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.
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"Enrollment"
Sec. 5. "Enrollment" means the establishment and maintenance of
an individual's status as an undergraduate student in a postsecondary
educational institution.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.
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"Higher education"
Sec. 6. "Higher education award" means a monetary award.
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.252.