Section 16-60-371 - DefinitionsThe following words used in this article have the following meanings.
(1) ELIGIBLE STUDENT. An Alabama resident who is registered for or intends to register to take a short-term credential program at an institution within the Alabama Community College System.(2) GRANT. A payment made to an institution within the Alabama Community College System to be applied toward an eligible student's qualifying educational expenses for a short-term credential program.(3) QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. Tuition, fees, books, materials, and supplies required for or on behalf of an eligible student by the Alabama Community College System institution for participation in a short-term credential program.(4) SHORT-TERM CREDENTIAL PROGRAM. A program at an Alabama Community College System institution that can be completed in two semesters or less and that will lead to in-demand career opportunities in the region in which the community college where the course is taken is located. In developing the short-term credential program, each community college shall work with local businesses and regional workforce councils and consult the regional and statewide lists of in-demand occupations to determine the in-demand careers and applicable curriculum.Ala. Code § 16-60-371 (1975)
Added by Act 2023-539,§ 9, eff. 9/1/2023.