### Question
What does rural-serving institution of higher education mean?


### Answer
**Rural-serving institution of higher education** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*:

> an institution of higher education that primarily serves rural areas

#### 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**

