North Carolina General Statutes 116-209.80. Definitions
The following definitions apply to this Part:
(1) Eligible postsecondary institution. – A school that is:
a. A constituent institution of The University of North Carolina as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-2(4).
b. A community college as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115D-2(2).
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 116-209.80
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) Matriculated status. – Being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at an eligible postsecondary institution.
(3) Program. – The North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship Program for Public Colleges and Universities.
(4) Reserve Fund. – Scholarship Reserve Fund for Public Colleges and Universities.
(5) Scholarship. – A scholarship for education awarded under this Part.
(6) Title IV. – Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1070, et seq. (2021-180, s. 8A.2(a).)