### Question
How is the "eligible institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1161g* as follows -

> an institution of higher education, or a consortium of such institutions, that offers a program of postbaccalaureate study leading to a graduate degree

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part G-Patsy T. Mink Fellowship Program**

