N.H. Admin. Code § Pos 1401.01
(a) "Cost of attendance" means the cost of education as determined by the institution under the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq, as amended.
(b) "Eligible program" means a program leading to a certificate, associates or bachelor's degree at any New Hampshire public institution.
(c) "Eligible student" means a student, less than 23 years of age, who is or was:
(1) In state foster care for the immediate 6-month period prior to his or her 18th birthday;
(2) In state guardianship or custody at the time of his of her 18th birthday;
(3) Adopted while in state guardianship or adopted from the care, custody, and control of the department of human services following a surrender of parental rights; or
(4) In an out-of-home placement under the supervision of the division for juvenile justice services at the time of his or her 17th birthday.
(d) "Full-time student" means an enrolled student as defined under the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq, as amended.
(e) "Gift aid" means financial aid given to a student in the form of grants, scholarships or other financial assistance that does not obligate the recipient to either service or monetary repayment.
(f) "New Hampshire public institution of higher education" means a public institution that provides education to students beyond high school and that is a component of either the university system of New Hampshire or the community college system of New Hampshire.
(g) "State foster care" means residing in a foster, relative or group home or residential facility through an open abuse or neglect case after having been placed there by the court at the request of the department of health and human services.
(h) "Tuition waiver" means a waiver of the in-state tuition and fees normally charged to a student enrolled in a New Hampshire public 2- or 4-year institution.
N.H. Admin. Code § Pos 1401.01
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