### Question
How does the law define community college?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 3319e*, **community college** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20)—


(1) that admits as regular students individuals who—


(A) are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 3319e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 64-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING > SUBCHAPTER X-FUNDING AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

