### Question
How is the "junior or community college" defined?


### Answer
The term **junior or community college** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1058* as follows -

> an institution of higher education—


(1) that admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located and who have the ability to benefit from the training offered by the institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1058*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

