community college
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7 U.S.C. § 3319E — in this section (3 versions over time)
In this section, the term “community college” means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20)—
(1) that admits as regular students individuals who—
(A) are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; and
(B) have the ability to benefit from the training offered by the institution;
(2) that does not provide an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree; and
(3) that—
(A) provides an educational program of not less than 2 years that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree; or
(B) offers a 2-year program in engineering, technology, mathematics, or the physical, chemical, or biological sciences, designed to prepare a student to work as a technician or at the semiprofessional level in engineering, scientific, or other technological fields requiring the understanding and application of basic engineering, scientific, or mathematical principles of knowledge.
15 U.S.C. § 278K — in this section (8 versions over time)
The term “community college” means an institution of higher education (as defined under section 1001(a) of title 20) at which the highest degree that is predominately awarded to students is an associate’s degree.
15 U.S.C. § 9401 — in this chapter
The term "community college" means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate's degree, including 2-year Tribal Colleges or Universities under section 1059c of title 20 and public 2-year State institutions of higher education.
20 U.S.C. § 1161w — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “community college” has the meaning given the term “junior or community college” in section 1058(f) of this title.
25 U.S.C. § 1603 — in this chapter
The term “community college” means—
(A) a tribal college or university; or
(B) a junior or community college.
25 U.S.C. § 1616H — for purposes of this section (2 versions over time)
The term “community college” means—
(A) a junior or community college that is a tribally controlled college or university, or
(B) a junior or community college.
42 U.S.C. § 7381c-3 — in this section
The term "community college" means—
(A) a public institution of higher education, including additional locations, at which the highest awarded degree, or the predominantly awarded degree, is an associate degree; or
(B) any Tribal college or university.
42 U.S.C. § 16539 — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “community college” has the meaning given the term “junior or community college” in section 1058(f) of title 20.