### Question
How is the term covered institution defined?


### Answer
The term **covered institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1019* as the following:

> any institution of higher education, as such term is defined in section 1002 of this title, that receives any Federal funding or assistance

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1019*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part E-Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Education Loans**

