The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
(1) Coordinating Board--The Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
(2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education,
the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.
(3) Program or Texas WORKS Internship Program--The
Texas Working Off-Campus: Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills (WORKS)
Internship Program.
(4) Eligible Employer--An entity that meets the requirements
listed in §21.702 of this subchapter.
(5) Financial need--Eligibility guidelines will be
determined by the Commissioner or his or her designee.
(6) Half-time student--For undergraduates, enrollment
or expected enrollment for the equivalent of six or more semester
credit hours per regular semester.
(7) Eligible institution:
(A) an institution of higher education as defined by
TEC §61.003 (8); or
(B) a private or independent institution of higher
education, as defined by TEC §61.003(15), other than a private
or independent institution of higher education offering only professional
or graduate degrees.
(8) Eligible Wages--Gross wages paid to an individual
student as required by the student's internship.
(9) Resident of Texas--A resident of the State of Texas
as determined in accordance with Chapter 21, Subchapter B of this
title (relating to Determination of Resident Status). Nonresident
students who are eligible to pay resident tuition rates are not residents
of Texas.
(10) Administrative and Financial Capacity--An employer
must have legal authority to operate within the state of Texas, be
in good standing and have the financial responsibility and administrative
capability to administer the Texas WORKS Internship program.
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