### Question
How is the "Predominantly Black institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **Predominantly Black institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1099e* as follows -

> an institution of higher education that—


(A) has an enrollment of needy students as defined by paragraph (3)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part I-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions**

