### Question
How is the term articulation agreement defined?


### Answer
The term **articulation agreement** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1093a* as the following:

> an agreement between or among institutions of higher education that specifies the acceptability of courses in transfer toward meeting specific degree or program requirements

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1093a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

