### Question
How is the "independent" defined?


### Answer
The term **independent** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12651d* as follows -

> given the term in section 480(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(d)).

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12651d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division G-Corporation for National and Community Service**

