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  • (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 a regional accrediting organization that the board 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.




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