Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 575 - HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION, OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND COMPLETION
Division 67 - OREGON NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Section 575-067-0002 - Definitions

(1) "Eligible institution" means any Oregon community college operated under ORS chapter 341, any Oregon public university listed in ORS 352.002, Oregon Health and Science University, or a qualifying private nonprofit institution which meets the criteria defined in ORS 348.597(2) for exemption from ORS 348.597 to 348.615.

(2) "Good standing" means the qualified student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher or is maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution in accordance with federal Title IV regulations and guidelines.

(3) "Home Institution" means the institution that grants a certificate or degree upon the student's completion of an eligible program. It is the institution that determines the student's eligibility for federal and state financial aid, disburses funds to the student, and is responsible for determining applicant eligibility.

(4) "Tuition" means the amount charged to a student for a course and is based upon the number of credit hours for which the course is offered.

(5) "Fees" means the average amount of standard fees charged to all students by the type of institution the qualified student is enrolled.

(6) "Book Allowance" is a text book stipend for books and other materials which are required for coursework. The book allowance amount will be determined by the Commission and the book allowance amount will be published at the beginning of each academic year.

(7) "Certificate of completion" is a form of recognition awarded by an eligible institution for meeting the minimum occupational course, curriculum or proficiency requirements at the undergraduate level. Certificates of completion for certificate programs must be state-approved, if so required by OAR 589-006-0300, have a defined job entry point, represent collegiate-level work, be credit bearing, and meet Commission standards (ORS 350.075, Powers, duties and functions; rules) and criteria.