### Question
How does Educational Assistance to Dependents of Civilian Federal Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty define eligible educational institution?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796d*, **eligible educational institution** is defined as:

> an institution which—


(A) is an institution of higher education, as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII-PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS&apos; DEATH BENEFITS > Part B-Educational Assistance to Dependents of Civilian Federal Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty**

