(a) General. — For the purposes of this article, terms have the meaning ascribed to them in section two, article one of this chapter, unless the context in which the term is used clearly requires a different meaning or a specific definition is provided in this section.
(b) Definitions. — (1) "Eligible institution" means:
(A) A state institution of higher education as defined in section two, article one, chapter eighteen-b of this code;