(a) As used in this article: (i) "Authorized courses" means: (A) Credit courses which meet undergraduate or graduate degree requirements; and (B) Credit courses which meet requirements for completion of vocational or technical training for a declared educational objective meeting requirements of rules promulgated pursuant to this article. (ii) "Federal tuition assistance" means any payment made to or on behalf of a member by the federal government for educational assistance, excluding benefits paid pursuant to the Montgomery GI Bill; (iii) "Member" means an active, in good standing, member of the Wyoming national guard; (iv) "Montgomery GI Bill" means the federal Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984, Public Law 98 – 525 and subsequent amendments thereto; (v) "Plan" means the educational assistance plan established under this article; (vi) "Wyoming institution of higher education" or "institution" means a public or private educational institution located within this state and approved for payment of Montgomery GI Bill benefits. "Institution" includes a public or private educational institution offering an accredited degree program in Wyoming through distance education under a partnership agreement with any branch of the United States armed forces; (vii) "Wyoming public institutions of higher education" means the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges; (viii) "Dependent" means a person enrolled as a dependent in the defense enrollment eligibility reporting system.
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