for Tuition-Free Public College 783. Purpose The purpose of this subpart is to establish a Federal-State partnership with States and Tribal Colleges and Universities to provide for the elimination of tuition and required fees for eligible students. 784. Definitions In this subpart: (1) Award year The term award year has the meaning given the term in section 481(a). (2) Community college (A) In general The term community college means— (i) a public institution of higher education at which— (I) the highest degree awarded is an associate degree