### Question
How is the "Indian" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1059c* as follows -

> given the term in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801].

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1059c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

