### Question
How is the "institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 5938* as follows -

> an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 1088 of this title) which continues to meet the eligibility and certification requirements under section 1099c of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 5938*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER V-NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD**

