### Question
What is the definition of State higher education agency?


### Answer
The definition of **State higher education agency** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1003*:

> the officer or agency primarily responsible for the State supervision of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

