### Question
How does READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS define institution of higher learning?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 3501*, **institution of higher learning** is defined as:

> a college, university, or similar institution, including a technical or business school, offering postsecondary level academic instruction that leads to an associate or higher degree if the school is empowered by the appropriate State education authority under State law to grant an associate or higher degree

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&rsquo; AND DEPENDENTS&rsquo; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

