Texas Education Code 51.930 – National Student Exchange Program
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(a) In this section:
(1) “General academic teaching institution” has the meaning assigned by § 61.003 of this code.
(2) “National student exchange program” means the program administered by the National Student Exchange, a nonprofit corporation.
(b) General academic teaching institutions may participate in the national student exchange program for the purpose of providing reciprocal educational opportunities for undergraduate students of colleges and universities in the United States.
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 51.930
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may adopt rules relating to the participation of institutions of higher education and students in the national student exchange program.
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 54.051 of this code, a nonresident exchange student participating in the program may be charged the resident tuition rate during the period of participation in the program.
(e) A student participating in the program from another state shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 51.306 of this code unless that student becomes a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a Texas public institution of higher education.
(f) A student may not participate in the program for more than one year.