For the purposes of this chapter, an independent institution of higher learning means an:
(1) independent eleemosynary junior or senior college in South Carolina whose major campus and headquarters are located within South Carolina and which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; or
(2) independent bachelor's level institution chartered before 1962 whose major campus and headquarters are located within South Carolina.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-95; 1970 (56) 2579; 1988 Act No. 464, Section 3; 2007 Act No. 42, Section 1, eff June 4, 2007.
Effect of Amendment
The 2007 amendment designated item (1) and added item (2).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 59-113-10. Higher Education Tuition Grant Commission.
Section 59-113-20. Qualifications of applicants for grants.
Section 59-113-30. Students covered by chapter; amount of grants; adjustment for scholarships.
Section 59-113-40. Misapplication of grants.
Section 59-113-45. Disbursement of funds; awards of accrued interest on undisbursed funds.
Section 59-113-47. Exemption from mid-year budget reductions.
Section 59-113-50. "Independent institution of higher learning" defined.