### Question
How does the law define associate-degree-granting college?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*, **associate-degree-granting college** is defined as:

> an institution of higher education (as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1001]) that—


(A) is a nonprofit institution that offers a 2-year associate-degree program or a 2-year certificate program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1862i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

