### Question
What is the definition of institution of higher education?


### Answer
The definition of **institution of higher education** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 9809*:

> given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965; 

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9809*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

