### Question
What does Tribal College or University mean?


### Answer
**Tribal College or University** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1059c*:

> an institution that—


(A) qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) or the Navajo Community College Act (25 U.S.C. 640a note); [1](#1059c_1_target) or


(B) is cited in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note)

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

