C.R.S. Section 23-3.3-101
Definitions

As used in this article 3.3, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Commission” means the Colorado commission on higher education.

(1.5)

“Cost of attendance at a nonpublic institution of higher education” means:

(a)

Allowances specified by the commission for room and board and miscellaneous expenses, which shall be the same for nonpublic institutions of higher education as for a representative group of comparable state institutions, as determined by the commission; and

(b)

An allowance for tuition and fees equal to the lesser of:

(I)

The actual tuition and fees charged by the nonpublic institution of higher education; or

(II)

One hundred percent of the combination of actual in-state tuition and fees charged by a representative group of comparable state institutions plus the general fund moneys allocated to support such comparable state institutions.

(2)

“In-state student” means a student at an institution of higher education who meets the criteria established by article 7 of this title for classification as an in-state student at a state institution of higher education, but “in-state student” does not include a member of the armed forces of the United States or his dependents who are eligible to obtain in-state tuition status upon moving to Colorado on a permanent change-of-station basis until such individual meets the one-year domicile requirement of section 23-7-102 (5).

(3)

“Institution” means an educational institution operating in this state that meets all of the following:

(a)

Admits as regular students persons having a certification of graduation from a school providing secondary education or comparable qualifications and persons for enrollment in courses which they reasonably may be expected to complete successfully;

(b)

Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association and, in the case of private occupational schools, holds a regular certificate in accordance with the provisions of article 64 of this title 23;

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor’s degree;

(II)

Provides not less than a two-year program which is acceptable for full credit towards such a degree; or

(III)

Provides not less than a six-month program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;

(d)

Is not a branch program of an institution of higher education whose principal campus and facilities are located outside this state.

(3.5)

“Nonpublic institution of higher education” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 23-3.7-102 (3).

(3.7)

“Professional degree in theology” means a certificate signifying a person’s graduation from a degree program that is:

(a)

Devotional in nature or designed to induce religious faith; and

(b)

Offered by an institution as preparation for a career in the clergy.

(4)

“State institution” means an institution supported in whole or in part by general fund moneys.

(5)

“Undergraduate” refers to any program leading toward a bachelor’s degree or associate degree or any nondegree program providing training for employment in a recognized occupation.

Source: Section 23-3.3-101 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-23.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

23‑3.3‑101
Definitions 23‑3.3‑102
Assistance program authorized - procedure - audits 23‑3.3‑103
Annual appropriations - repeal 23‑3.3‑104
Assistance to professional theology students prohibited 23‑3.3‑106
Technology to support FAFSA and CASFA - definitions 23‑3.3‑107
Improvements to CASFA - definitions - repeal 23‑3.3‑201
Definitions 23‑3.3‑202
Program funding 23‑3.3‑204
Dependents of prisoners of war and military personnel missing in action 23‑3.3‑205
Dependents of deceased or permanently disabled National Guardsman, law enforcement officer, or firefighter 23‑3.3‑301
Student loan matching program - funding 23‑3.3‑401
Work-study program established - requirements 23‑3.3‑501
Scholarship and grant program - funding 23‑3.3‑600.1
Short title 23‑3.3‑601
Educational exchange program 23‑3.3‑701
Colorado nursing scholarship program 23‑3.3‑901
Teach Colorado grant initiative created - award of grants - legislative declaration 23‑3.3‑1001
Legislative declaration - repeal 23‑3.3‑1002
Definitions 23‑3.3‑1003
Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative - created 23‑3.3‑1004
Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative advisory board - created - duties - rules - repeal 23‑3.3‑1005
Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative fund - created - rules - repeal 23‑3.3‑1006
Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative - federal money - institutional allocations - purposes - reporting - rules - definitions - repeal 23‑3.3‑1007
Student aid applications completion grant program - created - applications - rules - definitions - repeal 23‑3.3‑1008
Displaced workers grant - repeal 23‑3.3‑1009
Support for in-demand short-term health-care credentials - report - definitions - repeal 23‑3.3‑1010
Youth mentorship assistance grant pilot program - creation - policies - reports - definitions - repeal 23‑3.3‑1101
Career and technical education certificate programs - tuition assistance - funding - definitions 23‑3.3‑1301
Legislative declaration 23‑3.3‑1302
Definitions 23‑3.3‑1303
Fourth-year innovation pilot program - creation - eligibility - award of state funding - commission policies 23‑3.3‑1304
Receipt and use of state funding 23‑3.3‑1305
Reporting requirements 23‑3.3‑1306
Fourth-year innovation pilot program fund - creation - reversion 23‑3.3‑1307
Repeal of part 23‑3.3‑1401
Financial aid for students who have been in out-of-home placement - institution liaisons - navigators - definitions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 23-3.3-101’s source at colorado​.gov