### Question
How is the "postsecondary educational institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **postsecondary educational institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2471* as follows -

> an institution legally authorized to provide postsecondary education within a State, a Bureau of Indian Affairs controlled postsecondary institution, or any postsecondary educational institution operated by or on behalf of any Indian tribe which is eligible to contract with the Secretary of the Interior for the administration of programs under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.] or under the Act of April 16, 1934 [25 U.S.C. 452 457]

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

