22 Tex. Admin. Code § 520.2 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Cost of attendance--An
estimate of the expenses incurred by a typical financial aid student in
attending a particular college or university. It includes direct educational
costs (tuition, fees, books, and supplies) as well as indirect costs (room and
board, transportation, and personal expenses).
(2) Expected family contribution--The amount
of discretionary income that should be available to a student from his or her
resources and that of his or her family, as determined by the US Department of
Education Definition of Expected Family Contribution.
(3) Financial need--The cost of attendance at
a particular public or private institution of higher education less the
expected family contribution. The cost of attendance and family contribution
are to be determined in accordance with board guidelines.
(4) Gift Aid--Educational funds from state,
federal, and other sources, such as grants, that do not require repayment from
present or future earnings. Assistantships and work-study programs are not
considered to be gift aid.
(5)
Half-time student--For undergraduates, not in their final semester, who are
enrolled or are expected to be enrolled for the equivalent of at least six but
not more than nine semester credit hours. For graduate students, not in their
final semester, who are enrolled or are expected to be enrolled for the
equivalent of 4.5 but not more than six semester credit hours.
(6) Institution--Public and private or
independent institutions of higher education as defined in Texas Education
Code, §
61.003.
(7) Period of enrollment--The term or terms
within the current state fiscal year (September 1 - August 31) for which the
student was enrolled in an approved institution and met all the eligibility
requirements for an award through the program described in this
chapter.
(8) Program Officer--The
individual named by each participating institution's chief executive officer to
serve as agent for the board. The program officer has primary responsibility
for all ministerial acts required by the program, including maintenance of all
records and preparation and submission of reports reflecting program
transactions. Unless otherwise indicated by the administration, the director of
student financial aid shall serve as program officer.
(9) Resident of Texas--A resident of the
State of Texas as determined in accordance with 19 TAC Part 1, Chapter 21,
Subchapter B (relating to Determination of Resident Status). Nonresident
students who are eligible to pay resident tuition rates are not residents of
Texas.
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