### Question
What does educational and general expenditures mean?


### Answer
**Educational and general expenditures** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1058*:

> the total amount expended by an institution of higher education for instruction, research, public service, academic support (including library expenditures), student services, institutional support, scholarships and fellowships, operation and maintenance expenditures for the physical plant, and any mandatory transfers which the institution is required to pay by law

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1058*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

