### Question
How is the "regional employer" defined?


### Answer
The term **regional employer** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1161q* as follows -

> an employer within a rural area

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part Q-Rural Development Grants for Rural-Serving Colleges and Universities**

