### Question
How is the "educational and general expenditures" defined?


### Answer
The term **educational and general expenditures** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1058* as follows -

> the total amount expended by an institution of higher education for instruction, research, public service, academic support (including library expenditures), student services, institutional support, scholarships and fellowships, operation and maintenance expenditures for the physical plant, and any mandatory transfers which the institution is required to pay by law

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1058*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

