Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

     (1) "Institution of higher education" or "institution" means a college or university in the state of Washington which is accredited by an accrediting association recognized as such by rule of the higher education coordinating board.

     (2) "Board" means the higher education coordinating board.

     (3) "Eligible student" or "student" means an American Indian who is a financially needy student, as defined in RCW 28B.92.030, who is a resident student, as defined by RCW 28B.15.012(2), who is a full-time student at an institution of higher education, and who promises to use his or her education to benefit other American Indians.

[2004 c 275 § 69; 1991 c 228 § 10; 1990 c 287 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Part headings not law -- 2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.030.