### Question
How is the term 1862 Institution defined?


### Answer
The term **1862 Institution** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 7601* as the following:

> a college or university eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (12 Stat

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM**

