### Question
Can you define what Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution means?


### Answer
**Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*:

> an institution of higher education that—


(A) is an eligible institution under section 1058(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part I-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions**

