As used in this Subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Approved institutions of higher education" shall mean Centenary College, Dillard University, St. Mary's Dominican College, Holy Cross College, Louisiana College, Loyola University, Tulane University, and Xavier University, all in Louisiana, and all other institutions of higher education in the state, public or private, approved by the department.
(2) "Department" shall mean the state Department of Education.
(3) "Scholarship" or "scholarship program" shall mean a scholarship or the scholarship program authorized and established by the provisions of this Subpart.