### Question
How is the "associate-degree-granting college" defined?


### Answer
The term **associate-degree-granting college** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1862i* as follows -

> an institution of higher education (as determined under section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a))) that—


(A) is a nonprofit institution that offers a 2-year associate-degree program or a 2-year certificate program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

