### Question
How is the "eligible partnership" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible partnership** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1862i* as follows -

> one or more associate-degree-granting colleges in partnership with one or more separate bachelor-degree-granting institutions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

