§ 6-82-1102 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

6-82-1102. Definitions.

For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms shall be defined as indicated:

(1) "Approved institution" means any public or private school or college or any public postsecondary vocational and technical school located in Arkansas which awards postsecondary certificates, degrees, or diplomas. Further, such institution shall not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal law;

(2) "Undergraduate student" means a resident of Arkansas who attends a postsecondary school or college and is enrolled for at least three (3) credit hours per semester or the equivalent, as defined by the Department of Higher Education, in a program of study which leads to a postsecondary certificate, degree, or diploma;

(3) "Eligible student" means any student who meets the criteria set out in this subchapter and is deemed to be eligible by rules and regulations authorized by this subchapter and promulgated by the Department of Higher Education;

(4) (A) "Tuition" means charges levied for attendance at an eligible institution.

(B) For purposes of this subchapter, tuition charges shall not include any fees charged or used for student activities, including any student athletic fee.