### Question
How does the law define community college?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7601*, **community college** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education as defined in section 1141(a) of this title which provides not less than a two-year program which is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree, including institutions receiving assistance under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER VII-BILINGUAL EDUCATION, LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS > Part E-General Provisions**

