Section 9050 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases, as used in this Chapter, are defined as follows:
(a) "Academic Assistance" may include, but is not limited to, services that inform pupils attending a Qualified School of the benefits of, and the requirements for, higher education to any four year, degree granting educational institution that is regionally accredited and empowered to provide a program of education beyond the high school level. These services may include assistance with 1) developing career plans, 2) making educational plans including plans for secondary school graduation and higher education, and 3) selecting appropriate courses to meet an educational plan or academic requirements. These services may also include providing workshops or individualized assistance that help pupils attending a Qualified School apply to and prepare for a range of public and nonpublic higher educational opportunities and that assist pupils prepare for college entrance examinations, obtain and complete college entrance applications or forms, and obtain and complete financial aid applications.(b) "Academic Enrichment" may include, but is not limited to, any of the following services that develop skills and experiences to support the transition of pupils attending a Qualified School to the college learning environment: 1) assistance with academic subjects, such as reading, math, and science,2) assistance with study and test preparation skills, and3) enrichment programs (such as going to museums and lectures), college campus visits, on-campus summer programs and workshops on college life.(c) "Act" means Article 9 (Commencing with Section 94215) of Chapter 2 of Part 59 of Division 10 of the Education Code.(d) "Actual Expenditures for Program in Most Recent Year" means the total direct and indirect costs of the program that were paid by the Applicant in the most recent fiscal-year.(e) "Administrative Costs" means actual costs incurred by the Authority and other state agencies as permitted by law for administering the CEFA Academic Assistance Grant Program.(f) "Allocation" means the amount of funds awarded to an Applicant by the Authority.(g) "Applicant" means either one of the following:(1) An individual Private College that submits to the Authority an application for a grant award.(2) Two or more eligible Private Colleges that have entered into an intercollege agreement for the purposes of the Act to offer grant eligible programs and that submit to the Authority an application for a grant award.(h) "Application Form" means the request by an Applicant to the Authority for a Grant under the CEFA Academic Assistance Grant Program which includes pages 1-9, Attachments A-C and all materials submitted with Form #CEFA 2005-7, Rev. 8-2005.(i) "CEFA Academic Assistance Grant Program" means the program administered by the Authority to make grants pursuant to the Act.(j) "Comprehensive School" [is a "Comprehensive High School", as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1859.2] means a high school that serves grades 7 through 12 or 9 through 12 and that offers a variety of curricula, including common courses that emphasize academic achievement and traditional subjects that all students are required to take.(k) "Eligible Program" or "program" means a program for pupils attending a Qualified School that informs the pupils of the benefits of, and the requirements for, higher education; prepares the pupils for college entrance; advances the academic standing of these pupils; or any combination thereof by providing an Academic Assistance program, an Academic Enrichment program, a Mentoring Assistance program, or any combination thereof.(l) "Going Concern Qualification" means an assumption by an auditor that the carrying value of an entity's assets will be realized and its liabilities will be liquidated in the ordinary course of continuing business activity.(m) "Grant" means a grant awarded pursuant to the CEFA Academic Assistance Grant Program.(n) "Grantee" means an Applicant that has received Grant approval by the Authority.(o) "Grant Agreement" means a written agreement for a Grant entered into between a Grantee and the Authority.(p) "Low income area" means an enrollment area for a high school with 30 percent or greater enrollment in the free or reduced fee program, as determined by the State Department of Education.(q) "Low income student" means a student who is eligible under the reduced fee meal program, as determined by the California State Department of Education.(r) "Matching Amount" shall not exceed twice the amount that the Applicant has proposed expending on the program.(s) "Maximum Grant" means $250,000 per Applicant.(t) "Mentoring Assistance" may include, but is not limited to, any program that provides guidance and support to students in academics and preparation for the transition from high school to college and college life.(u) "Most Recent Audited Financial Statement" means a financial statement audited by an independent accounting firm for the most recent fiscal year-end prior to the Application Form submission date.(v) "Private College" has the same meaning as in subdivision (i) of section 94110 of the Education Code.(w) "Program Funding Period" means a defined beginning and end date to be approved by the Authority for implementation of the program by which time all program funds must be expended.(x) "Proposed Allocation" means the proposed amount of funds to be awarded an Applicant in a Funding Round based on score and rank.(y) "Qualified School" has the same meaning as in Section 94215.9 of the Education Code.(z) "Total Grant Funds" means $2 million less Administrative Costs.(aa) "Very low income area" means an enrollment area for a high school with 70 percent or greater enrollment in the free or reduced fee meal program, as determined by the State Department of Education.(bb) "Very low income student" means a student who is eligible under the free meal program, as determined by the State Department of Education.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 9050
1. New chapter 2 (sections 9050-9070) and new section filed 10-27-2005; operative 10-27-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 43). Note: Authority cited: Sections 94140 and 94215.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94215.3 and 94215.9, Education Code.
1. New chapter 2 (sections 9050-9070) and new section filed 10-27-2005; operative 10-27-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 43).