### Question
Can you define what eligible educational institution means?


### Answer
**Eligible educational institution** is defined as the following in *26 U.S.C. § 135*:

> given such term by section 529(e)(5).

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 135*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter B-Computation of Taxable Income > PART III-ITEMS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME**

