(1) A student at a post-secondary institution of education in this state who is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or who is a refugee, special immigrant visa holder or COFA islander, is eligible to receive scholarships, grants and other financial aid from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
(2) As used in this section, “COFA islander,” “refugee” and “special immigrant visa holder” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 352.287.