### Question
What is the definition of standard college degree?


### Answer
The definition of **standard college degree** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3501*:

> an associate or higher degree awarded by (A) an institution of higher learning that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&apos; AND DEPENDENTS&apos; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

