### Question
How is the term qualified institution defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified institution** is defined in *45 U.S.C. § 1014* as the following:

> an educational institution accredited for payment by the Veterans’ Administration under chapter 36 of title 38, or a State-accredited institution which has been in existence for not less than 2 years

#### Citation:
  - *45 U.S.C. § 1014*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE**

