### Question
How is the term accredited defined?


### Answer
The term **accredited** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1135d* as the following:

> currently certified by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or making satisfactory progress toward achieving accreditation

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1135d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER X-POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part B-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Programs > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

