### Question
How is the term funding defined?


### Answer
The term **funding** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1066a* as the following:

> any payment under this part from the Secretary to the eligible institution or its assignee in fulfillment of the insurance obligations of the Secretary pursuant to an agreement under section 1066b of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1066a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part D-Historically Black College and University Capital Financing**

