; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (D) a qualified tuition program (as defined in section 529(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). ; and (B) in paragraph (5)(A)(i), by striking qualified tuition program (as defined in section 529(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or other . G General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance 481. Definitions of academic year and eligible program Section 481 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)(A)— (i) by striking For the and inserting the following: Except as provided in paragraph (3), for the ; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking require a minimum of 30 weeks and inserting the following: require— (I) a minimum of 30 weeks ; (iii) in clause (ii), by striking require ; (iv) by redesignating clause (ii) as subclause (II); and (v) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii); and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) (A) For the purpose of a competency-based education program the term academic year shall be the published measured period established by the institution of higher education that is necessary for a student with a normal full-time workload for the course of study the student is pursuing (as measured using the value of competencies or sets of competencies required by such institution and approved by such institution’s accrediting agency or association) to earn— (i) one-quarter of a bachelor’s degree; (ii) one-half of an associate’s degree