### Question
How does the law define tribally controlled community college?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2471*, **tribally controlled community college** is defined as:

> an institution which receives assistance under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1976[3](#2471_3_target) [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.] or the Navajo Community College Act [25 U.S.C. 640a et seq.]

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

