### Question
How is the "proprietary institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **proprietary institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1088* as follows -

> a school (1) which provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation, (2) which meets the requirements of clauses (1) and (2) of section 1141(a) of this title, (3) which does not meet the requirement of clause (4) of section 1141(a) of this title, (4) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the Secretary pursuant to part G of this subchapter, (5) which has been in existence for at least 2 years, and (6) which has at least 15 percent of its revenues from sources that are not derived from funds provided under this subchapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1088*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

