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


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1161j* as the following:

> given such term in section 1001(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part J-Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education With a Focus On Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students**

