Iowa Admin. Code r. 283-15.2
As used in this chapter:
"Adult learner" means an eligible student who attains the age of 20 as of July 1 prior to the year of enrollment and who has not received an award under subparagraph 15.3(1)"j"(1) or 15.3(1)"j"(2).
"Approved program" means a career and technical education program that has a classification of instructional program code approved by the Iowa department of education and that meets similar criteria as established for career and technical education programs approved under 281-Chapter 21.
"Approved state-recognized work-based learning program" means a structured educational and training program that includes authentic worksite training and is approved by the Iowa department of education.
"Continuous enrollment" means an eligible student is enrolled in the fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent, of a single year. Enrollment in the summer semester is not required.
"Credential" means a Title IV-eligible program of study leading to a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, conferring no more than an associate degree, which, upon completion, leads directly to employment, and is awarded by an eligible institution and earned in a program of study that leads to a designated high-demand job.
"Eligible program" means an approved program certified through the selection process described in rule 283-15.5 (261).
"Full-time" means enrollment in at least 12 hours per semester or the equivalent.
"Part-time" means enrollment in at least 6 but less than 12 hours per semester or the equivalent.
"Semester" means the fall, spring, or summer term of enrollment at an eligible institution, if the eligible institution is on a semester system, or the equivalent, if the institution is on a system other than a semester system.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 283-15.2