### Question
How does POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS define accredited?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1135d*, **accredited** is defined as:

> currently certified by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or making satisfactory progress toward achieving accreditation

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1135d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER X-POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part B-Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Programs > subpart 3-administrative and general provisions**

