### Question
How is the "Hispanic-serving institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **Hispanic-serving institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1101a* as follows -

> an institution of higher education that—


(A) is an eligible institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1101a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-DEVELOPING INSTITUTIONS > Part A-Hispanic-Serving Institutions**

