Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 20-2002-M. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Athlete agent.”As defined in 5 Pa.C.S. § 3502 (relating to definitions).

“College student athlete.”An individual enrolled at an institution of higher education who participates in intercollegiate athletics for the institution of higher education. The term does not include an individual whose participation is or was in a college intramural sport, club sport or in a professional sport outside of intercollegiate athletics.

“Institution of higher education.”Any of the following:

(1) A university within the State System of Higher Education.

(2) The Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University or any other institution designated as State-related by the Commonwealth.

(3) The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

(4) A community college as defined in Article XIX-A.  1

(5) A college established under Article XIX-G.  2

(6) An institution of higher education located in and incorporated or chartered by the Commonwealth and entitled to confer degrees as specified in 24 Pa.C.S. § 6505 (relating to power to confer degrees) and as provided for by the standards and qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education under 24 Pa.C.S. Ch. 65 (relating to private colleges, universities and seminaries).

(7) A private school licensed under the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L. 1585, No. 174),  3 known as the Private Licensed Schools Act.

(8) A foreign corporation approved to operate an educational enterprise under 22 Pa. Code Ch. 36 (relating to foreign corporation standards).

“NCAA.” The National Collegiate Athletic Association.