### Question
How is the term articulation agreement defined?


### Answer
The term **articulation agreement** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1161o* as the following:

> an agreement between institutions of higher education that specifies the acceptability of courses in transfer toward meeting specific degree requirements

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part O-College Partnership Grants**

