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This bill revises the definition of eligible private postsecondary institutions for need-based scholarship purposes in North Carolina by modifying existing state law. The bill expands the definition of an eligible private postsecondary institution to include schools that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and designated as a level VI degree-granting institution, in addition to the previous criteria. The bill also updates the definition of a "permanent campus" to remove the requirement for on-premises housing and food services, now focusing instead on having permanent classrooms, full-time faculty, and administration engaged in postsecondary degree activities. Additionally, the bill changes language from referring to "nonprofit" institutions to "eligible private" institutions. These changes will apply to scholarships awarded beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, potentially broadening the range of institutions whose students can qualify for need-based scholarships in North Carolina.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S601