23-38.10:8 - Definitions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 23-38.10:8. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"Accredited institution" means any institution approved to confer degreespursuant to Chapter 21.1 (§ 23-276.1 et seq.) of this title.

"Council" means the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

"Grant" means the amount of financial assistance awarded under this chapterwhether disbursed by warrant directly to an institution of higher educationor directly to a student.

"Institution of higher education" means a four-year public or privatenonprofit educational institution within the Commonwealth whose primarypurpose is to provide undergraduate collegiate education and not to providereligious training or theological education.

"Student" means an undergraduate student who is entitled to in-statetuition charges pursuant to the provisions of § 23-7.4.

(2007, cc. 850, 899.)