### Question
How is the "school year" defined?


### Answer
The term **school year** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1061* as follows -

> the period of 12 months beginning July 1 of any calendar year and ending June 30 of the following calendar year

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1061*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part B-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities**

