### Question
Can you define what eligible Indian tribe or tribal organization means?


### Answer
**Eligible Indian tribe or tribal organization** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 3322*:

> any Indian tribe or tribal organization that qualifies to administer federally funded higher education assistance under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.] or under a grant pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3322*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-CRITICAL NEEDS FOR TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT**

