### Question
How is the "standard college degree" defined?


### Answer
The term **standard college degree** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3501* as follows -

> an associate or higher degree awarded by (A) an institution of higher learning that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&rsquo; AND DEPENDENTS&rsquo; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

