### Question
How is the "participating institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **participating institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1087bb* as follows -

> an institution of higher education that—


(i) was a participant in the program assisted under this part in fiscal year 1999

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part D-Federal Perkins Loans**

