The following definitions are used in the Military Dependents’ Scholarship program:

1. (1) “Approved institution” means a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Arkansas or state-supported institution of higher education or technical school located in Arkansas that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, or has achieved candidacy status, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws;
2. (2) “Dependent child” means any child born or conceived, legally adopted, or under court-appointed legal guardianship, or the stepchild of a person who has been declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran, and who meets the definition of dependent with regards to children established by the United States Department of Education;

3. (3) “Dependent spouse” means the legal spouse of a person who has been declared to be:

   1. (A) A prisoner of war;
   2. (B) Missing;
   3. (C) Killed in action;
   4. (D) Killed on ordnance delivery; or
   5. (E) A disabled veteran;

4. (4) “Disabled veteran” means a person who:

   1. (A) Who has been declared by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be one hundred percent (100%) totally and permanently disabled as a result of service-connected injuries or medical conditions;
   2. (B) Who is currently receiving special monthly compensation for such; and

   3. (C) Who:

      1. (i) Was a resident of the State of Arkansas at the time that person entered the service of the United States Armed Forces; or
      2. (ii) Is a current resident of Arkansas;

5. (5)

   1. (A) “Fees waived” means the inclusion of tuition at the in-state rate, room and board when provided in campus facilities, fees, or other charges incurred from the approved institution.

   2. (B) Nonreimbursable charges would include any penalty charges, including but not limited to:

      1. (i) Parking tickets; or
      2. (ii) Other penalty payments;
6. (6) “Full-time student” means an undergraduate student enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester credit hours, or the equivalent, per semester; and

7. (7) “Satisfactory progress” means undergraduate students must:

   1. (A) Maintain a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
   2. (B) Make satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate of completion, as defined by the institution.