### Question
How does administrative and general provisions define accredited?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1067k*, **accredited** is defined as:

> currently certified by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or making satisfactory progress toward achieving accreditation

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1067k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part E-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

