### Question
How is the term institution of higher education defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 5938* as the following:

> an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 1088 [1](#5938_1_target) of this title) which continues to meet the eligibility and certification requirements under section 1099c of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 5938*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER V-NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD**

