Iowa Admin. Code r. 283-15.2
As used in this chapter:
“Approved program” means an eligible program of study approved through the process described in rule 283—15.6(256).
“Continuous enrollment” means that an eligible student is enrolled at least part-time in successive fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent, after receiving the award. Enrollment in the summer semester is not required to meet this condition.
“Credential” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 256.228(1)“d.”
“Eligible institution” means an institution that meets the criteria in Iowa Code section 256.228(1)“e” and the provisions of rule 283—15.7(256).
“Financial metric” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(261).
“Full-time” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(261).
“Iowa resident” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(261).
“Part-time” means enrollment in at least 6 but fewer than 12 hours per semester or the equivalent. An eligible student may enroll in fewer than six semester hours, or the equivalent, in the semester that the credential will be completed if part-time enrollment is not necessary to complete the program of study.
“Satisfactory academic progress” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(261).
“Semester” means the fall, spring, or summer term of enrollment at an eligible institution, if the eligible institution is on a semester system, or the equivalent, if the institution is on a system other than a semester system.
[ARC 9583C, IAB 10/1/25, effective 11/5/25]