### Question
What does free institution mean?


### Answer
**Free institution** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1161e*:

> an institution that emerged out of Western civilization, such as democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part E-American History for Freedom**

