### Question
How does HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE define articulation agreement?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1161o*, **articulation agreement** is defined as:

> an agreement between institutions of higher education that specifies the acceptability of courses in transfer toward meeting specific degree requirements

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part O-College Partnership Grants**

