### Question
How is the "institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 709a* as follows -

> given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 709a*
  - Heading: **PART II-COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY > CHAPTER 21-COAST GUARD RESERVE > SUBCHAPTER A > general**

