§ 115C-499.1. Definitions.
Article 35A.
College Scholarships.
§ 115C‑499.1. Definitions.
The following definitionsapply to this Article:
(1) Academic year. Aperiod of time in which a student is expected to complete the equivalent of atleast two semesters' or three quarters' academic work.
(2) Authority. TheState Education Assistance Authority created by Article 23 of Chapter 116 ofthe General Statutes.
(3) Eligiblepostsecondary institution. A school that is:
a. A constituentinstitution of The University of North Carolina as defined in G.S. 116‑2(4);
b. A community collegeas defined in G.S. 115D‑2(2);
c. A nonprofitpostsecondary institution as defined in G.S. 116‑22(1) or G.S. 116‑43.5(a)(1);or
d. A postsecondaryinstitution owned or operated by a hospital authority as defined in G.S. 131E‑16(14)or school of nursing affiliated with a nonprofit postsecondary institution asdefined in G.S. 116‑22(1).
(4) Matriculated status. Being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to adegree, diploma, or certificate at an eligible postsecondary institution.
(5) Scholarship. Ascholarship for education awarded under this Article.
(6) Title IV. Title IVof the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1070, et seq. (2005‑344, s. 2; 2006‑66,s. 9.19; 2006‑221, s. 5B; 2006‑259, s. 8(h).)