### Question
How does HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE define initial equipment?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1132i*, **initial equipment** is defined as:

> equipment acquired and installed either in connection with construction as defined in paragraph (2)(A), or as part of the rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, or improvement of an existing structure, which structure would otherwise not be adequate for use as an academic facility

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VII-CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND RENOVATION OF ACADEMIC FACILITIES > Part E-General**

