### Question
How is the term educational institution defined?


### Answer
The term **educational institution** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 5924* as the following:

> defined under section 1701(a)(6) [1](#5924_1_target) of title 38.

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5924*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 59-ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER III-OVERSEAS DIFFERENTIALS AND ALLOWANCES**

