Ind. Code ch. 21-13-1

Ind. Code ch. 21-13-1
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Ind. Code § 21-13-1-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. Unless otherwise provided, the definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-2 "Commission"

Sec. 2. "Commission" refers to the commission for higher education. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-1.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-3 "Eligible institution"

Sec. 3. "Eligible institution" means a public or private college or university that offers a student the opportunity to acquire at least a baccalaureate degree in the field of education. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-2.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-4 "Eligible student"

Sec. 4. "Eligible student", for purposes of section 8 of this chapter, means a person who: (1) is a member of the Indiana National Guard: (A) in active drilling status; and (B) who has not been absent without leave within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date the person applies for a tuition scholarship under this chapter; (2) possesses the requisite academic qualifications; and (3) meets all other eligibility requirements as determined by the commission. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-2.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.63-2021, SEC.4; P.L.240-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-5 "Fund"

Sec. 5. "Fund": (1) for purposes of IC 21-13-2, refers to the William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship fund established by IC 21-13-2-1; (2) for purposes of IC 21-13-4, refers to the National Guard tuition supplement program fund established by IC 21-13-4-1; (3) for purposes of IC 21-13-5, refers to the National Guard scholarship extension fund established by IC 21-13-5-1; (4) for purposes of IC 21-13-6.5, refers to the medical residency education fund established by IC 21-13-6.5-1; and (5) for purposes of IC 21-13-12, refers to the county deputy prosecuting attorney and public defender scholarship fund established by IC 21-13-12-6. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: New; 20-12-21.9-3; 20-12-21.7-3.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.19; P.L.170-2009, SEC.3; P.L.205-2013, SEC.315; P.L.149-2016, SEC.50; P.L.148-2016, SEC.1; P.L.232-2025, SEC.20; P.L.74-2026, SEC.155.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-6 "Minority"

Sec. 6. "Minority" means an individual identified as black or Hispanic. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-4.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-7 "Scholarship"

Sec. 7. "Scholarship", for purposes of IC 21-13-4, means financial assistance provided to a student to offset the educational costs incurred by the student in attending a state educational institution or an approved postsecondary educational institution listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(i) through IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(xxx) as determined by the commission. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-5.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.240-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-8 "Scholarship applicant"

Sec. 8. "Scholarship applicant", for purposes of IC 21-13-4, means a person who: (1) is an eligible student; (2) has been accepted to attend either: (A) a state educational institution or an approved postsecondary educational institution listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(i) through IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(xxx) as a full-time or part-time student; or (B) a credential-certifying program, licensing program, trade certification program, or apprenticeship program for an in demand occupation as identified by the adjutant general and the department of workforce development, in consultation with the commission; (3) has been certified to have met all National Guard requirements; and (4) according to commission requirements, has timely filed an application for and, if applicable, used any federal and state financial assistance available to the person. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-3.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.1; P.L.217-2015, SEC.2; P.L.240-2023, SEC.3; P.L.155-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 21-13-1-9 "Scholarship extension applicant"

Sec. 9. "Scholarship extension applicant", for purposes of IC 21-13-5, means a person who: (1) is a former member of the Indiana National Guard who was called to active duty at least one (1) time while a member of the Indiana National Guard; (2) was a scholarship applicant when the person was called to active duty; (3) has been accepted to attend a state educational institution as a full-time or part-time student; and (4) according to commission requirements, has timely filed an application for and, if applicable, used any federal and state financial assistance available to the person to attend a state educational institution. As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.2; P.L.217-2015, SEC.3.
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