### Question
How does the law define institution of higher education?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1059c*, **institution of higher education** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001(a) of this title, except that paragraph (2) of such section shall not apply

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1059c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

