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§690.91. Definitions.

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34 C.F.R. § 690.91

The following definitions apply to this subpart:

Cohort period: The award year that ends three full award years prior to the beginning of the award year for which value-added earnings are being determined.

Earnings measurement period: The first full tax year following the award year in which the student completed the eligible workforce program.

Governor: (1) The chief executive of a State or outlying area as defined under Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128); or

(2)
If an institution is located on Tribal lands, the Tribal government.

In-demand industry sector or occupation:

(1)
An industry sector that has a substantial current or potential impact (including through jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement) on the State, regional, or local economy, as appropriate, and that contributes to the growth or stability of other supporting businesses, or the growth of other industry sectors; or
(2)
An occupation that currently has or is projected to have a number of positions (including positions that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement) in an industry sector so as to have a significant impact on the State, regional, or local economy, as appropriate.

Recognized postsecondary credential: A credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of a Registered Apprenticeship under 29 CFR part 29, a license recognized by the State involved or Federal Government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.

State board: A State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 20 CFR 679 subpart A.

Tuition and fees: The institutional charges for an eligible workforce program.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 91 FR 29334, May 19, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a, 1070g, unless otherwise noted.