### Question
What is the definition of eligible entity?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible entity** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1102d*:

> a local educational agency, an institution of higher education, a museum, a private nonprofit educational organization of demonstrated effectiveness, or a consortium of any 2 or more of such entities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1102d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-State and Local Programs for Teacher Excellence**

