S.C. Code Regs. § § 62-251

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 62-251 - Program Definitions

A. The "Academic Year" shall be defined as the beginning twelve month period as defined by the institution for the awarding of financial aid to a student and which includes regular terms (fall, spring, or trimester) or other terms (summer and other) in any combination.

B. "College assistance program" means the South Carolina National Guard college assistance program.

C. "Commission" means the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

D. "Eligible institution" means:

(1) a public institution of higher learning as defined in Section 59-103-5 and an independent institution of higher learning as defined in Section 59-113-50; and

(2) a public or independent bachelor's level institution chartered before 1962 whose major campus and headquarters are located within South Carolina; or an independent bachelor's level institution which was incorporated in its original charter in 1962, was granted a license to operate in 1997 by the Commission on Higher Education, has continued to maintain a campus in South Carolina, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Institutions whose sole purpose is religious or theological training or the granting of professional degrees do not meet the definition of "public or independent institution" for purposes of this chapter.

E. "National Guard" means South Carolina Army or Air National Guard.

F. "Cost of Attendance" is defined as "tuition and fees" charged for registering for credit hours of instruction, costs of textbooks, and other fees and costs associated with attendance at an eligible institution in accordance with Title IV Regulations.

G. "Degree-seeking student" is defined as any student enrolled in an eligible institution which leads to a less than one-year certificate including stackable progression certificates and certifications, a one-year certificate, two-year program or associate's degree, or first bachelor's, or a program of study that is structured so as not to require a bachelor's degree for acceptance into the program (and leads to a graduate degree).

H. "Eligible program of study" is defined as a program of study leading to:

(1) a less than one-year certificate or certifications approved by the SC Technical College System;

(2) courses completed as the education component of a registered apprenticeship;

(3) an eligible educational program that leads to a certificate or other recognized educational credential (e.g., diploma) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in federally funded financial aid programs and prepares students for gainful employment in recognized occupations;

(4) the first associate's degree or a second associate's degree earned at a minimum five years after receiving the first associate's degree;

(5) a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit towards the first bachelor's degree; or

(6) the first bachelor's degree.

I. "Full-time student" shall mean a student who has matriculated into an eligible program of study and who enrolls full-time, usually 12 credit hours for fall and spring terms.

J. "Less-than full-time student" shall mean a student who has matriculated into an eligible program of study and who enrolls part-time, e.g., usually fewer than 12 credit hours, for the fall and spring terms.

K. "Military mobilization" is defined as a situation in which the U.S. Department of Defense orders members of the United States Armed Forces to active duty away from their normal duty assignment during a time of war or national emergency, or as determined by the South Carolina Military Department.

L. "Remedial/developmental coursework" shall mean sub-collegiate level preparatory courses in English, mathematics, reading and any courses classified as remedial by the institution where the course is taken.

M. "Transfer student" shall be defined as a student who has changed enrollment from one institution to an eligible institution.

N. "Home institution" shall mean the institution where the student is currently enrolled as a degree seeking student and may be eligible for financial aid at the same institution.

O. "Satisfactory academic progress" shall be defined as the academic progress as required by the institution in which the student is enrolled as a degree-seeking student for Title IV financial aid eligibility.

P. "Attempted hours" include all enrolled semester hours or related quarter hours, whether passed or not, and does not include those hours dropped or withdrawn in accordance with institutional drop-add policies.

Q. "Qualified Member" shall be defined as a member who has completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT)/Initial Active Duty Training (IADT).

R. "Good Standing" shall be defined as a member who is a satisfactory participant in the SC National Guard.

S. "Four Years" shall be defined as four calendar years from the term the benefit covered.

S.C. Code Regs. § 62-251

Added by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 3, eff March 27, 2009; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 02, eff. 2/26/2016; State Register Volume 41, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/23/2017; State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020; State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.