Section 457-614-1 - DefinitionsA. Academic year and in attendance. "Academic year" and "in attendance" have the same meanings as in the definitions of these terms contained in the Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 1201, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1141; and the Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 491, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1088; and the regulations, guidelines and procedures promulgated by the Secretary of Education and published in the Federal Register pursuant to these sections of federal law.B. Authority. The "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.C. Eligible program of study. "Eligible program of study" means a certificate/diploma program of at least one year, an associate degree program or a baccalaureate degree program.D. Chief Executive Officer. "Chief Executive Officer" means the Authority's Chief Executive Officer or a person acting under the supervisory control of the Chief Executive Officer.E. Resident of the State. "Resident of the State" means an applicant who is eligible for in-state tuition pursuant to the published guidelines of the University of Maine System.F. State. "State" means the State of Maine.G. Program. "Program" means the University of Maine System Scholarship Fund Program established by 20-A MRSA §11631.94-457 C.M.R. ch. 614, § 1