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


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1059c* as the following:

> an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001(a) of this title, except that paragraph (2) of such section shall not apply

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

