8 CCR 1504-4-II - Definitions
Reciprocal Agreement: An agreement between the State of Colorado and a contiguous state to waive non-resident tuition charges for a specified number of residents from each state.
Designated Institutions: Those postsecondary education institutions identified in the reciprocal agreement negotiated with the contiguous state.
Contiguous states: Contiguous states shall be defined as New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Closest College Concept: The postsecondary education institution that is located the shortest distance by passable road from the student's place of residence and that offers the program desired by the student.
Student Exchange Program: The program established by 23-1-112.5, C.R.S. and these rules.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): A full-year, full-time equivalent student is 45-quarter or 30-semester student credit hours during the academic year and preceding summer.
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