### Question
What is the definition of combination of institutions of higher education?


### Answer
The definition of **combination of institutions of higher education** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1141*:

> a group of institutions of higher education that have entered into a cooperative arrangement for the purpose of carrying out a common objective, or a public or private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution designated or created by a group of institutions of higher education for the purpose of carrying out a common objective on their behalf

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER XII-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

