Ind. Code § 21-7-13-1 Application
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this title.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code ch. 21-7-13
Ind. Code ch. 21-7-13
in effectInd. Code § 21-7-13-2 "Academic term"
Sec. 2. "Academic term":
(1) for purposes of this title (other than IC 21-40), has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-2; and
(2) for purposes of IC 21-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-40-1-2.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-22.1-1 part; 20-12-71-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-3 "Academic year"
Sec. 3. "Academic year" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-3.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-4 Repealed
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.92-2020, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-5 "Current ADM"
Sec. 5. "Current ADM" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-43-1-10.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.312.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-6 "Approved postsecondary educational institution"
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 6. (a) "Approved postsecondary educational institution", for purposes of this title (except section 15 of this chapter and IC 21-12-6) means the following:
(1) A postsecondary educational institution that operates in Indiana and:
(A) provides an organized two (2) year or longer program of collegiate grade directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree;
(B) is either operated by the state or operated nonprofit; and
(C) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency, including:
(i) Ancilla College;
(ii) Anderson University;
(iii) Bethel University;
(iv) Butler University;
(v) Calumet College of St. Joseph;
(vi) DePauw University;
(vii) Earlham College;
(viii) Franklin College;
(ix) Goshen College;
(x) Grace College and Seminary;
(xi) Hanover College;
(xii) Holy Cross College;
(xiii) Huntington University;
(xiv) Indiana Institute of Technology;
(xv) Indiana Wesleyan University;
(xvi) Manchester University;
(xvii) Marian University;
(xviii) Martin University;
(xix) Oakland City University;
(xx) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology;
(xxi) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College;
(xxii) Saint Mary's College;
(xxiii) Taylor University;
(xxiv) Trine University;
(xxv) University of Evansville;
(xxvi) University of Indianapolis;
(xxvii) University of Notre Dame;
(xxviii) University of Saint Francis;
(xxix) Valparaiso University; and
(xxx) Wabash College;
or is accredited by the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6 or an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(2) Ivy Tech Community College.
(3) A hospital that operates a nursing diploma program that is accredited by the Indiana state board of nursing.
(4) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(A) Is incorporated in Indiana, or is registered as a foreign corporation doing business in Indiana.
(B) Is fully accredited by and is in good standing with the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(C) Is accredited by and is in good standing with a regional or national accrediting agency.
(D) Offers a course of study that is at least eighteen (18) consecutive months in duration (or an equivalent to be determined by the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6) and that leads to an associate or a baccalaureate degree recognized by the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(E) Is certified by the board for proprietary education as meeting the requirements of this subdivision.
(5) A postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution.
(b) "Approved postsecondary educational institution" for purposes of section 15 of this chapter and IC 21-12-6, means the following:
(1) A state educational institution.
(2) A nonprofit college or university.
(3) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(4) A postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-21-3(2); 20-12-70-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.169-2011, SEC.1; P.L.107-2012, SEC.7; P.L.13-2013, SEC.58; P.L.217-2017, SEC.141; P.L.81-2019, SEC.3; P.L.11-2023, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-6 "Approved postsecondary educational institution"
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 6. (a) "Approved postsecondary educational institution", for purposes of this title (except section 15 of this chapter and IC 21-12-6) means the following:
(1) A postsecondary educational institution that operates in Indiana and:
(A) provides an organized two (2) year or longer program of collegiate grade directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree;
(B) is either operated by the state or operated nonprofit; and
(C) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency, including:
(i) Ancilla College;
(ii) Anderson University;
(iii) Bethel University;
(iv) Butler University;
(v) Calumet College of St. Joseph;
(vi) DePauw University;
(vii) Earlham College;
(viii) Franklin College;
(ix) Goshen College;
(x) Grace College and Seminary;
(xi) Hanover College;
(xii) Holy Cross College;
(xiii) Huntington University;
(xiv) Indiana Institute of Technology;
(xv) Indiana Wesleyan University;
(xvi) Manchester University;
(xvii) Marian University;
(xviii) Martin University;
(xix) Oakland City University;
(xx) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology;
(xxi) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College;
(xxii) Saint Mary's College;
(xxiii) Taylor University;
(xxiv) Trine University;
(xxv) University of Evansville;
(xxvi) University of Indianapolis;
(xxvii) University of Notre Dame;
(xxviii) University of Saint Francis;
(xxix) Valparaiso University; and
(xxx) Wabash College;
or is accredited by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6 or an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(2) Ivy Tech Community College.
(3) A hospital that operates a nursing diploma program that is accredited by the Indiana state board of nursing.
(4) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(A) Is incorporated in Indiana, or is registered as a foreign corporation doing business in Indiana.
(B) Is fully accredited by and is in good standing with the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(C) Is accredited by and is in good standing with a regional or national accrediting agency.
(D) Offers a course of study that is at least eighteen (18) consecutive months in duration (or an equivalent to be determined by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6) and that leads to an associate or a baccalaureate degree recognized by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(E) Is certified by the commission for higher education as meeting the requirements of this subdivision.
(5) A postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution.
(b) "Approved postsecondary educational institution" for purposes of section 15 of this chapter and IC 21-12-6, means the following:
(1) A state educational institution.
(2) A nonprofit college or university.
(3) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(4) A postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-21-3(2); 20-12-70-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.169-2011, SEC.1; P.L.107-2012, SEC.7; P.L.13-2013, SEC.58; P.L.217-2017, SEC.141; P.L.81-2019, SEC.3; P.L.11-2023, SEC.70; P.L.152-2026, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-7 "Approved secondary school"
Sec. 7. "Approved secondary school" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-5.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-8 "Ball State University"
Sec. 8. "Ball State University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-19-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-9 "Board of trustees"
Sec. 9. "Board of trustees":
(1) in a law applicable to Ball State University, refers to the Ball State University board of trustees;
(2) in a law applicable to Indiana University, refers to the Indiana University board of trustees;
(3) in a law applicable to Indiana State University, refers to the Indiana State University board of trustees;
(4) in a law applicable to Ivy Tech Community College, refers to the Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana board of trustees;
(5) in a law applicable to Purdue University, refers to the Purdue University board of trustees;
(6) in a law applicable to the University of Southern Indiana, refers to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees; and
(7) in a law applicable to Vincennes University, refers to the Vincennes University board of trustees.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-10 "College or university"
Sec. 10. "College or university" means a postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(1) Is authorized by law to provide a program of education beyond the high school level.
(2) Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate.
(3) Provides an educational program:
(A) for which the higher education institution awards a baccalaureate or an associate degree;
(B) in which admission is contingent upon the prior attainment of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent, for which the higher education institution:
(i) awards a postgraduate degree; or
(ii) provides not less than a two (2) year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a postgraduate degree; or
(C) of a two (2) year duration in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences, that is designed to prepare the student to work as a technician and at a semiprofessional level in an engineering, a scientific, or other technological field that requires the understanding and application of basic engineering, scientific, or mathematical principles or knowledge.
(4) Is accredited by a regional accrediting agency or association or by an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, or, if not so accredited is an institution whose credits are accepted on transfer by not less than three (3) institutions that are accredited by a regional accrediting agency or association or by an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the credits accepted on the same basis as if the credits were transferred from an accredited institution.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-63-3(10) part; 21-9-2-16.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-11 "Commission for higher education"
Sec. 11. "Commission for higher education" refers to the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established under IC 21-18-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-12 Repealed
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-13 "Community college system"
Sec. 13. "Community college system" refers to a community college system established under IC 21-41-5.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-3(7).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-13.3 "Degree granting"
Sec. 13.3. "Degree granting" refers to any institution that offers a degree program and offers instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.
As added by P.L.273-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-13.5 "Degree map"
Sec. 13.5. "Degree map" refers to a student reference developed by a state educational institution under guidelines developed by the commission under IC 21-12-14-1 that provides an academic term by academic term sequence of course options that will allow a full-time student to complete:
(1) a baccalaureate degree within four (4) academic years; or
(2) an associate degree within two (2) academic years;
in the student's intended field of study. The reference must specify the expected date that the student will earn a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree and the academic requirements that a student should complete each academic year to timely earn a degree.
As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-14 "Educational costs"
Sec. 14. "Educational costs" means tuition and regularly assessed fees.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-3(7).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-15 "Educational support costs"
Sec. 15. "Educational support costs" refers to costs incurred by scholarship recipients in purchasing:
(1) required textbooks, supplies, or equipment;
(2) any other material required by the approved postsecondary educational institution in order for a scholarship recipient to participate in a particular class, seminar, laboratory, or other type of instruction; or
(3) other items or services approved by the commission for higher education under rules adopted by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-4;
that are not included in educational costs.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-16 "Elementary school"
Sec. 16. "Elementary school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-4.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-17 "Eligible institution"
Sec. 17. "Eligible institution", for purposes of:
(1) IC 21-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-8;
(2) IC 21-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-13-1-3;
(3) IC 21-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-16-1-7;
(4) IC 21-43, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-43-1-3; and
(5) IC 21-44, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-44-1-10.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-18 "Faculty"
Sec. 18. "Faculty", for purposes of a law related to:
(1) Indiana University, refers to the president, professors, and instructors of Indiana University; and
(2) Vincennes University, refers to the president and professors of Vincennes University, or a majority of them.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-19 "High school"
Sec. 19. "High school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-7.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-20 "Indiana University"
Sec. 20. "Indiana University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-20-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-21 "Indiana State University"
Sec. 21. "Indiana State University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-21-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-22 "Ivy Tech Community College"
Sec. 22. "Ivy Tech Community College" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-22-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-23 "Nonprofit college or university"
Sec. 23. (a) "Nonprofit college or university", for purposes of this title (except IC 21-17-1-14, IC 21-17-1-17, and IC 21-17-6) means a nonprofit college or university:
(1) with a principal office in Indiana that is not owned or controlled by the state of Indiana or any political subdivision, agency, instrumentality, district, or municipality of the state of Indiana; and
(2) that does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, or creed.
(b) "Nonprofit college or university" for purposes of IC 21-17-1-14, IC 21-17-1-17, and IC 21-17-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-17-1-10.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-63-3(10) part, New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-24 "Nonpublic school"
Sec. 24. "Nonpublic school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-12.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-25 "Occupational and technical education"
Sec. 25. "Occupational and technical education" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-22-1-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26 "Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution"
Sec. 26. "Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18.5-2-12.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26.5 "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution"
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 26.5. (a) "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution" means a degree granting and credit bearing institution that:
(1) is organized as a public benefit corporation (as described in IC 23-17-2-23) and controlled by a state educational institution;
(2) is authorized under procedures approved by the executive officer of the commission under IC 21-18-12.4 to provide instructional or educational services or training in Indiana using onsite, online, or any combination of these or other instructional modalities;
(3) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or is seeking or progressing toward accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting agency; and
(4) has its debts and liabilities backed by the controlling state educational institution described in subdivision (1) in the form of a contribution, bond, or other surety consisting solely of eligible property (as defined in IC 21-27-10-4).
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A state educational institution.
(2) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution approved or regulated by the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(3) Any educational institution or educational training that:
(A) is maintained or provided by an employer or employers at no charge for employees or potential employees;
(B) is maintained or provided by a labor organization at no charge for its members or apprentices; or
(C) offers instruction that is exclusively focused on self-improvement or exclusively intended to be motivational or avocational, including instruction in dance, music, self-defense, and private tutoring.
(4) A public or nonprofit degree granting institution organized or incorporated in a jurisdiction other than Indiana that offers instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.
(5) A religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26.5 "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution"
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 26.5. (a) "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution" means a degree granting and credit bearing institution that:
(1) is organized as a public benefit corporation (as described in IC 23-17-2-23) and controlled by a state educational institution;
(2) is authorized under procedures approved by the executive officer of the commission under IC 21-18-12.4 to provide instructional or educational services or training in Indiana using onsite, online, or any combination of these or other instructional modalities;
(3) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or is seeking or progressing toward accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting agency; and
(4) has its debts and liabilities backed by the controlling state educational institution described in subdivision (1) in the form of a contribution, bond, or other surety consisting solely of eligible property (as defined in IC 21-27-10-4).
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A state educational institution.
(2) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution approved or regulated by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6.
(3) Any educational institution or educational training that:
(A) is maintained or provided by an employer or employers at no charge for employees or potential employees;
(B) is maintained or provided by a labor organization at no charge for its members or apprentices; or
(C) offers instruction that is exclusively focused on self-improvement or exclusively intended to be motivational or avocational, including instruction in dance, music, self-defense, and private tutoring.
(4) A public or nonprofit degree granting institution organized or incorporated in a jurisdiction other than Indiana that offers instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.
(5) A religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.142. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-27 "Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school"
Sec. 27. "Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-17-1-15.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-28 "Purdue University"
Sec. 28. "Purdue University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-23-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-29 Repealed
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.129. Repealed by P.L.174-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-29.5 "Research intensive campus"
Sec. 29.5. "Research intensive campus" means a campus of a state educational institution that is classified or designated as a Research University (very high research activity) or a Research University (high research activity) or an equivalent successor designation that is established by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
As added by P.L.29-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-30 "School corporation"
Sec. 30. "School corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-16(a).
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-31 "Secondary school"
Sec. 31. "Secondary school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-18.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-31.3 "Secretary of education"
Sec. 31.3. "Secretary of education" refers to the secretary of education appointed by the governor under IC 20-19-1-1.1.
As added by P.L.43-2021, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-31.5 "State accredited nonpublic school"
Sec. 31.5. "State accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-32 "State educational institution"
Sec. 32. (a) "State educational institution" means any university, college, or other educational institution:
(1) existing on or after March 29, 1971;
(2) in Indiana;
(3) that provides programs of:
(A) collegiate or university education; or
(B) other postsecondary education; and
(4) that is supported in whole or in part by appropriations made by the general assembly.
(b) The term refers to the following:
(1) Ball State University.
(2) Indiana State University.
(3) Indiana University.
(4) Ivy Tech Community College.
(5) Purdue University.
(6) University of Southern Indiana.
(7) Vincennes University.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-33 Repealed
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-34 Repealed
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: New; Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-3(11).]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.43-2021, SEC.138.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-35 "University of Southern Indiana"
Sec. 35. "University of Southern Indiana" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-24-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-36 "Vincennes University"
Sec. 36. "Vincennes University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-25-2.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-37 "Vocational education"
Sec. 37. "Vocational education" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-7.
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
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