(1) As used in this section and KRS 164.480 to 164.515, unless the context requires otherwise, "resident" means a legal resident as determined by generally established principles of law, as may be defined, and subject to proof, according to such administrative regulations as the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs may promulgate.
(2) The Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, shall promulgate administrative regulations concerning the eligibility of applicants to participate in the tuition waiver programs established in this section and KRS 164.480 to 164.515.