### Question
How does the law define institution of higher education?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1262*, **institution of higher education** is defined as:

> an educational institution described in the first sentence of section 1141 of title 20 (other than an institution of any agency of the United States) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the Administrator for this purpose

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1262*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS**

