### Question
Can you define what standard college degree means?


### Answer
**Standard college degree** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 3501*:

> an associate or higher degree awarded by (A) an institution of higher learning that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&#8217; AND DEPENDENTS&#8217; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

