Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 348 § 348.180 — Definitions for ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250, 348.260 and 348.263

Definitions for ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250, 348.260 and 348.263. As used in this section and ORS 348.205, 348.250, 348.260 and 348.263: (1) “Cost of education” includes but is not limited to, tuition, fees and living expenses. (2) “Eligible post-secondary institution” means: (a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002; (b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341; (c) The Oregon Health and Science University; or (d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education. (3) “Enrollment level” means the course load taken by a student as a proportion of the expected full-time course load. (4) “Qualified student” means any student who has been a resident of this state for not less than 12 months prior to enrolling at an eligible post-secondary institution and who: (a) Has not achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution; (b) Is enrolled in an eligible program as defined by rule of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission; (c) Is making satisfactory academic progress as defined by rule of the commission; and (d) Has not been admitted to the United States for the purpose of enrolling in a program of study at an institution of higher education. [1999 c.1070 §3; 2001 c.321 §1; 2007 c.802 §1; 2011 c.358 §2; 2011 c.637 §141; 2013 c.747 §84; 2015 c.513 §14; 2015 c.624 §3; 2015 c.846 §1; 2019 c.384 §16; 2025 c.383 §4] Note: The amendments to 348.180 by section 4, chapter 383, Oregon Laws 2025, first apply to the 2026-2027 academic year. See section 5, chapter 383, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that applies prior to the 2026-2027 academic year is set forth for the user’s convenience. 348.180. As used in this section and ORS 348.205, 348.250, 348.260 and 348.263: (1) “Cost of education” includes but is not limited to, tuition, fees and living expenses. (2) “Eligible post-secondary institution” means: (a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002; (b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341; (c) The Oregon Health and Science University; or (d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education. (3) “Qualified student” means any resident student, or student exempted from paying nonresident tuition under ORS 352.287, who plans to attend an eligible post-secondary institution and who: (a) Has not achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution; (b) Is enrolled in an eligible program as defined by rule of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission; and (c) Is making satisfactory academic progress as defined by rule of the commission. Note: Section 5, chapter 383, Oregon Laws 2025, provides: Sec. 5. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the amendments to ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.260 and 348.263 by sections 1 to 4 of this 2025 Act first apply to the 2026-2027 academic year. (2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may delay implementation of awards to qualified students in eligible programs that do not lead to a degree until the 2027-2028 academic year if the commission determines additional time is required to ensure proper implementation or to ensure such awards are issued in a manner that aligns with federal government initiatives to award such students. [2025 c.383 §5]