### Question
Can you define what accredited means?


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

> 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**

