### Question
How is the "institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1001* as follows -

> an educational institution in any State that—


(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

