### Question
Can you define what institution of higher education means?


### Answer
**Institution of higher education** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 4351*:

> an educational institution in any State which (A) admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 4351*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-EDUCATION OF THE DEAF > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

