### Question
How is the term approved institution of higher education defined?


### Answer
The term **approved institution of higher education** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1372* as the following:

> a college or university approved by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part IX-Miscellaneous**

