### Question
Can you define what participating institution means?


### Answer
**Participating institution** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1087bb*:

> an institution of higher education that—


(i) was a participant in the program assisted under this part in fiscal year 1985

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part D-Federal Perkins Loans**

