24 Pa. Stat. § 20-2050-L

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 20-2050-L - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

"Approved course of study." A program offered by an institution of higher education that provides instruction in agriculture, computer science, criminal justice, business, education, special education, stem education, engineering, nursing, allied health, trades or other programs aligned to in-demand occupations approved by the agency.

"Educational cost." Tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks and other expenses paid to an institution of higher education and approved by the agency.

"Grant." A Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant awarded under this subarticle.

"In-demand occupation." A job that is in demand by employers in this Commonwealth, requires a high level of skill and is likely to provide family sustaining wages.

"Institution of higher education." Either of the following:

(1) An institution of higher education that is located in this Commonwealth and approved by the agency for enrollment of grant recipients under the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P.L.1546, No.541), referred to as the Higher Education Scholarship Law.

(2) An institution of higher education established under Article XIX-G.

"Program." The Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program established under this subarticle.

"Stem." Science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

"Student." An individual who is a resident of this Commonwealth and is admitted or enrolled at an institution of higher education.

"Trade." A program offered by the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

24 P.S. § 20-2050-L

Added by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 89,§ 3, eff. 7/17/2024.