The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Adoption." Adoption of an individual who has been in the care and custody of a county agency and in substitute care.
"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
"County agency." The term as defined under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions).
"Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
"Dependent child." The term as defined under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6302 (relating to definitions).
"Fostering independence waiver." A waiver of tuition and mandatory fees at an institution of higher education.
"Institution of higher education." The term includes any of the following:
"Permanent legal custodian." A person to whom legal custody of a child has been given by order of a court pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6351(a)(2.1) (relating to disposition of dependent child).
"POC." The point of contact designated in section 2604-K.
"Program." The Fostering Independence Waiver Program established in section 2602-K.
"Substitute care." Out-of-home placement in a setting that provides 24-hour care for a dependent child as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 6302 made pursuant to an order of the court.
24 P.S. § 26-2601-K