### Question
How does Serving Colleges and Universities define rural area?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*, **rural area** is defined as:

> an area that is defined, identified, or otherwise recognized as rural by a governmental agency of the State in which the area is located

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part Q-Rural Development Grants for Rural-Serving Colleges and Universities**

