; and (2) by inserting after subsection (q) the following: (r) Definitions for dreamer students and temporary protected status or deferred enforcement departure students In this section: (1) Dreamer students (A) In general The term Dreamer student means an alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) )) who— (i) has been continuously physically present in the United States for not less than the 4-year period preceding the date of enactment of the Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2019; (ii) was younger than 18 years of age on the date on which the alien initially entered the United States; (iii) (I) has been admitted to an institution of higher education; (II) in the United States, has— (aa) earned a high school diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private high school; (bb) obtained a General Educational Development credential, or other equivalent of a high school diploma, recognized under State law; or (cc) obtained a recognized postsecondary credential that is recognized by the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Labor, or a State under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; or (III) is enrolled in secondary school or in an education program assisting students in— (aa) obtaining a regular high school diploma or a General Educational Development credential, or other equivalent of a high school diploma, recognized under State law; (bb) passing the General Educational Development examinations, a State-recognized high school diploma equivalency examination, or other similar State-authorized examination; (cc) obtaining a certificate or credential from an area career and technical education school, as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, providing education at the secondary level; or (dd) obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential