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student


See Regular Student.
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ability-to-benefit student


A student who has neither a high school diploma nor its recognized equivalent (such as a GED) but who passed an independently administered test approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education that indicat [..]
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academic year


If the program is offered in credit hours, a time period of at least 30 instructional weeks during which a full-time undergraduate student is expected to complete:
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accrediting agency


An agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority for evaluating the educational quality of programs offered by postsecondary institutions.
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administrative capability


A requirement an institution must meet to participate in federal student financial aid programs. Administrative capability covers specific areas in an institution's management of its federal stud [..]
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associate degree


A degree awarded by a postsecondary institution to a student who has successfully completed at least two years of academic study in an academic or occupational field of study. Associate degrees includ [..]
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award year


The time period beginning July 1 of one calendar year through June 30 of the following calendar year.
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bachelors degree


A degree awarded by a postsecondary institution to a student who has completed at least four academic years of college-level work in an academic or occupation-specific field of study. Bachelor's [..]
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ceo


Chief executive officer
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certified english translation


An accurate translation acceptable to the U.S. Secretary of Education that is approved or authorized, in writing, by the President/CEO or other official of the school.
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