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


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12604* as follows -

> provided by section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1002].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12604*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division D-National Service Trust and Provision of National Service Educational Awards**

