SECTION 21.47. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Participating higher educational institution--a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education, including a junior college, accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined by §61.003, or a regional education service center or other entity that offers an alternative educator certification program approved by the State Board for Educator Certification, that:

(A) is located in this state, and

(B) complies with the provisions of Texas Education Code Chapter 52 and the rules of the Coordinating Board.

(2) Student--An individual who is currently enrolled as a student at a participating higher educational institution who has a balance on one or more student loans, and whose debt records are obtained by the institution where he or she is enrolled.

(3) Student Loan Debt--Outstanding loans incurred by a student to assist in covering the student's cost of education, for which the participating higher educational institution has a record.

(4) Education Loans--Student loan debt.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.47 adopted to be effective May 29, 2018, 43 TexReg 3351