PUBLIC LAW 106-98—NOV. 12, 1999 113 STAT. 1325 (B) graduated from a secondary school or received the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma on or after January 1, 1998; (C) begins the individual's undergraduate course of study within the three calendar years (excluding any period of service on active duty in the Armed Forces, or service under the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) or subtitle D of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.)) of graduation from a secondary school, or obtaining the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma; (D) is enrolled or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, in a degree, certificate, or other program (including a program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution at which such student is enrolled) leading to a recognized educational credential at an eligible institution; (E) if enrolled in an eligible institution, is maintaining satisfactory progress in the course of study the student is pursuing in accordance with section 484(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(c)); and (F) has not completed the individual's first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study. (3) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (4) MAYOR. —The term "Mayor" means the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (5) SECONDARY SCHOOL. —The term "secondary school" has the meaning given that term under section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801). (6) SECRETARY.—The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Education. (d) CONSTRUCTION. —Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an institution of higher education to alter the institution's admissions policies or standards in any manner to enable an eligible student to enroll in the institution. (e) APPLICATIONS.— Each student desiring a tuition payment under this section shall submit an application to the eligible institution at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the eligible institution may require. (f) ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM. — (1) IN GENERAL.— The Mayor shall carry out the program under this section in consultation with the Secretary. The Mayor may enter into a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement with another public or private entity to administer the program under this section if the Mayor determines that doing so is a more efficient way of carrying out the program. (2) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. —The Mayor, in consultation with institutions of higher education eligible for participation in the program authorized under this section, shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of the program. (3) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.— The Mayor and the Secretary shall enter into a Memorandum of Agreement that describes—
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