### Question
How does Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational Institutions define tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institution?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2397h*, **tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institution** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education which is formally controlled, or has been formally sanctioned or chartered by the governing body of an Indian tribe or tribes which offers technical degrees or certificate granting programs

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2397h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROGRAMS > Part H-Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational Institutions**

