### Question
How does NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE define design projects?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1135d*, **design projects** is defined as:

> projects that assist minority institutions that do not have their own appropriate resources or personnel to plan and develop long-range science improvement programs

#### 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**

