### Question
How is the term eligible entity defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280g* as the following:

> an entity that—


(1) is—


(A) an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 1001 [1](#280g-7b_1_target) of title 20) or a consortium of such institutions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

