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  • (1)
    • (a) "Cost of attendance" means the estimated costs associated with attending an institution, as established by the institution in accordance with board policies.
    • (b) "Cost of attendance" includes costs payable to the institution, other direct educational expenses, transportation, and living expenses while attending the institution.
  • (2)
    • (a) "Eligible student" means a financially needy student who is:
      • (i) unconditionally admitted to and enrolled at a Utah postsecondary institution on at least a half-time basis, as defined by the board, in an eligible postsecondary program leading to a defined education or training objective, as defined by the board;
      • (ii) making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution in published policies or rules, toward an education or training objective; and
      • (iii)
        • (A) a resident student under Section 53B-8-102 and rules of the board; or
        • (B) exempt from paying the nonresident portion of total tuition under Section 53B-8-106.
    • (b) "Eligible student" does not include a graduate student.
  • (3) "Financially needy student" means a student who demonstrates the financial inability to meet all or a portion of the cost of attendance at an institution for any period of attendance as defined by the board, after considering the student's expected family contribution.
  • (4) "Fiscal year" means the fiscal year of the state.
  • (5) "Program" means the Success Stipend Program.
  • (6) "Utah postsecondary institution" or "institution" means:
    • (a) an institution of higher education listed in Section 53B-2-101; or
    • (b) a Utah private, nonprofit postsecondary institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the board.




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