### Question
How is the "eligible institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 3916* as follows -

> an institution of higher education which—


(1) has an enrollment which includes a substantial percentage of students who are members of a minority group, or who are economically or educationally disadvantaged

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 3916*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION**

