283—16.2(261) Definitions. As used in this chapter:
“Approved program” means an eligible program of study as defined in 283—Chapter 10 that is approved through the process described in 283—16.6(261).
“Continuous enrollment” means an eligible student is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in successive fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent, after receiving the award. Enrollment in the summer semester is not required to meet this condition.
“Eligible institution” meets the criteria in Iowa Code section 261.132 and the provisions of 283—16.7(261).
“Full-time” means the same as defined in 283—10.2(261).
“Iowa resident” means the same as defined in 283—10.2(261).
“Part-time” means enrollment in at least 6 but less than 12 hours per semester, or the equivalent. An eligible student may enroll in fewer than six semester hours, or the equivalent, in the semester that the credential will be completed if part-time enrollment is not required to complete the program of study.
“Satisfactory academic progress” means the same as defined in 283—10.2(261).
“Semester” means the fall, spring, or summer term of enrollment at an eligible institution, if the eligible institution is on a semester system, or the equivalent, if the institution is on a system other than a semester system.
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