### Question
How is the "eligible institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible institution** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2341a* as follows -

> an institution of higher education, a local educational agency serving adults, or an area vocational education school serving adults that offers or will offer a program that meets the requirements of section 2342 of this title and seeks to receive assistance under this part

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2341a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC STATE GRANTS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > Part C-Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Vocational Education Programs > subpart 1-within-state allocation**

