institution of higher education
Defined in 118 places across 24 titles — 104 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20.
Same definition in 12 sections
- 2021–present15 U.S.C. § 9501Commerce and Trade · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2020–present25 U.S.C. § 5802Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2014–present29 U.S.C. § 3272Labor · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 1998–201429 U.S.C. § 705Labor · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 16238The Public Health and Welfare · Solar energy research and development · in this section
- 2019–present42 U.S.C. § 16539The Public Health and Welfare · National Laboratory Jobs ACCESS Program · in this section
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 17113aThe Public Health and Welfare · Low-emissions steel manufacturing research program · in this section
- 2021–present42 U.S.C. § 18743The Public Health and Welfare · Critical minerals mining and recycling research · in this section
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 19222The Public Health and Welfare · National research and development strategy for distributed ledger technology · in this section
- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 3002The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
- 2013–present50 U.S.C. § 3224War and National Defense · Intelligence officer training program · in this section
- 2010–present50 U.S.C. § 441pWar and National Defense · Transferred · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20.
Same definition in 9 sections
- 2004–present15 U.S.C. § 5541Commerce and Trade · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2018–present15 U.S.C. § 8801Commerce and Trade · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 15801The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this section
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 16531The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 17001The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this section
- 2021–present42 U.S.C. § 18811The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 18901The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this division
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 19331The Public Health and Welfare · Microelectronics research for energy innovation · in this section
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 9832The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20.
Same definition in 7 sections
- 2021–present6 U.S.C. § 353Domestic Security · Acquisition professional career program · in this section
- 2012–present15 U.S.C. § 2229Commerce and Trade · Firefighter assistance · in this section
- 2022–present15 U.S.C. § 278KCommerce and Trade · Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology · in this section
- 2023–present15 U.S.C. § 278uCommerce and Trade · Xylazine detection and analysis · in this section
- 2018–present15 U.S.C. § 8601Commerce and Trade · Protections for covered sports medicine professionals · in this chapter
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 19291The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 280g-4cThe Public Health and Welfare · Expanding access to forensics for victims of interpersonal violence · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of title 20.
Same definition in 6 sections
- 2020–present6 U.S.C. § 665aDomestic Security · Intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program · in this section
- 2007–present15 U.S.C. § 278NCommerce and Trade · Technology Innovation Program · in this section
- 2022–present15 U.S.C. § 9709Commerce and Trade · National Weather Service hydrologic research fellowship program · in this section
- 2022–present16 U.S.C. § 6415Conservation · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2016–present22 U.S.C. § 6402Foreign Relations and Intercourse · Definitions · in this chapter
- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 12626The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this division
“institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in the first sentence of section 1001 of title 20.
Same definition in 4 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 12552Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this part
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 12571Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this part
- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 14092The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 14111The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
Same definition in 4 sections
- 2026–present5 U.S.C. § 3115Government Organization and Employees · Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service · in this section
- 2026–present5 U.S.C. § 3116Government Organization and Employees · Expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students; competitive service · in this section
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 6177Armed Forces · Other programs relating to technology development · in this section
- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 60301National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
Institution of higher education.—The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
Same definition in 3 sections
- 2018–20265 U.S.C. § 3115Government Organization and Employees · Expedited hiring authority for college graduates; competitive service · in this section
- 2018–20265 U.S.C. § 3116Government Organization and Employees · Expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students; competitive service · in this section
- 2010–202651 U.S.C. § 60301National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1001(a) of title 20.
Same definition in 3 sections
- 2002–present15 U.S.C. § 278HCommerce and Trade · Research program on security of computer systems · in this section
- 2002–present15 U.S.C. § 7402Commerce and Trade · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 16671The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of this title.
Same definition in 3 sections
- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 2302Education · Definitions · under this chapter
- 2022–present20 U.S.C. § 7457Education · Native American language resource centers · in this section
- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 9202Education · Definitions · in this subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” means—
(A) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20); or
(B) a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 1002(c) of title 20).
Same definition in 3 sections
- 2020–present30 U.S.C. § 1606Mineral Lands and Mining · Mineral security · in this section
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 16237The Public Health and Welfare · Wind energy research and development · in this section
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 17211The Public Health and Welfare · Definition · in this part
As used in this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2018–present14 U.S.C. § 3710Coast Guard · Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program · as used in this section
- 2002–present14 U.S.C. § 709ACoast Guard · Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program · as used in this section
In this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2004–present42 U.S.C. § 290BBThe Public Health and Welfare · Mental and behavioral health services on campus · in this section
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 290ee-4The Public Health and Welfare · Mental and behavioral health outreach and education at institutions of higher education · in this section
In this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2014–present10 U.S.C. § 2192AArmed Forces · Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program · in this section
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 4093Armed Forces · Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program · in this section
Institution of Higher Education Defined.—In this section, the term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2016–present10 U.S.C. § 2196Armed Forces · Manufacturing engineering education: grant program · under this section
- 2021–202610 U.S.C. § 4843Armed Forces · Manufacturing engineering education program · in this section
Institution of Higher Education Defined.—In this section, the term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2005–202110 U.S.C. § 2192AArmed Forces · Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program · in this section
- 2021–202610 U.S.C. § 4093Armed Forces · Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program · in this section
“institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in the first sentence of section 1141(a) of title 20.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 14092The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 14111The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this part
“institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined by section 1001 of title 20, subject, however, to such modifications and extensions as the Office may determine to be appropriate;
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 10251Crime Control and Law Enforcement · General provisions · as used in this chapter
- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 3791The Public Health and Welfare · General provisions · as used in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of this title.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2014–present20 U.S.C. § 10013Education · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2008–present20 U.S.C. § 1161l-3Education · Education Disaster and Emergency Relief Loan Program · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1998–present10 U.S.C. § 2193Armed Forces · Improvement of education in technical fields: grants for higher education in science and mathematics · in this section
- 1998–present10 U.S.C. § 2199Armed Forces · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–199810 U.S.C. § 2193Armed Forces · Improvement of education in technical fields: grants for higher education in science and mathematics · in this section
- 1994–199810 U.S.C. § 2199Armed Forces · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1001(a) of this title.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2001–present20 U.S.C. § 7801Education · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2002–present20 U.S.C. § 9501Education · Definitions · in this subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2002–present37 U.S.C. § 430Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services · Travel and transportation: dependent children of members stationed overseas · in this section
- 2026–present40 U.S.C. § 549aPublic Buildings, Property, and Works · Donation of personal property through nonprofit refurbishers · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1002 of this title.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2008–present20 U.S.C. § 1015bEducation · Textbook information · in this section
- 2022–present20 U.S.C. § 1689Education · Task Force on Sexual Violence in Education · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1002 of title 20.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2019–present16 U.S.C. § 1722Conservation · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
- 2014–present29 U.S.C. § 705Labor · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2024–present42 U.S.C. § 16274aThe Public Health and Welfare · University Nuclear Leadership Program · in this section
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 6371HThe Public Health and Welfare · Energy sustainability and efficiency grants and loans for institutions · in this section
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provision of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) a public or nonprofit private educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in subsection (a)(1) of this section, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.
For purposes of this section and section 1002 of this title, the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations that the Secretary determines, pursuant to subpart 2 of part G of subchapter IV of this chapter, to be reliable authority as to the quality of the education or training offered.
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- 1998–200920 U.S.C. § 1001Education · General definition of institution of higher education · for purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d)(3) of this title;
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provision of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) a public or nonprofit private educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in subsection (a)(1), admits as regular students individuals—
(A) who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; or
(B) who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.
For purposes of this section and section 1002 of this title, the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations that the Secretary determines, pursuant to subpart 2 of part G of subchapter IV of this chapter, to be reliable authority as to the quality of the education or training offered.
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- 2009–201120 U.S.C. § 1001Education · General definition of institution of higher education · for purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d) of this title;
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
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- 2013–present20 U.S.C. § 1001Education · General definition of institution of higher education · for purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term "institution of higher education" means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d) of this title;
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term "institution of higher education" also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provision of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of subsection (a); and
(2) a public or nonprofit private educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in subsection (a)(1), admits as regular students individuals—
(A) who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; or
(B) who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.
For purposes of this section and section 1002 of this title, the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations that the Secretary determines, pursuant to subpart 2 of part H of subchapter IV, to be reliable authority as to the quality of the education or training offered.
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- 2016–201720 U.S.C. § 1001Education · General definition of institution of higher education · for purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term "institution of higher education" means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d) of this title;
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term "institution of higher education" also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provision of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) a public or nonprofit private educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in subsection (a)(1), admits as regular students individuals—
(A) who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; or
(B) who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.
For purposes of this section and section 1002 of this title, the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations that the Secretary determines, pursuant to subpart 2 of part G of subchapter IV of this chapter, to be reliable authority as to the quality of the education or training offered.
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- 2011–201620 U.S.C. § 1001Education · General definition of institution of higher education · for purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of title 20.
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- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 16701The Public Health and Welfare · Definition · for purposes of this subchapter
For purposes of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given it by section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and includes a nonprofit organization that coordinates a network of college-level courses that is sponsored primarily by nonprofit educational institutions for an older adult constituency.
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- 1998–present39 U.S.C. § 3626Postal Service · Reduced rates · for the purposes of this title
For purposes of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given it by section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)).
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- 1995–199639 U.S.C. § 3626Postal Service · Reduced rates · for the purposes of this title
For purposes of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given it by section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)), and includes a nonprofit organization that coordinates a network of college-level courses that is sponsored primarily by nonprofit educational institutions for an older adult constituency.
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- 1996–199839 U.S.C. § 3626Postal Service · Reduced rates · for the purposes of this title
In this chapter, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term by section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 2010–present51 U.S.C. § 40101National and Commercial Space Programs · Definition of institution of higher education · in this chapter
In this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
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- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 4843Armed Forces · Manufacturing engineering education program · in this section
In this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 16401Armed Forces · Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class: college tuition assistance program · in this section
In this section, the terms “early intervention”, “educational institution”, “institution of higher education”, “prevention”, “school”, and “youth” have the meanings given to those terms in section 290bb–36 of this title.
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- 2004–present42 U.S.C. § 290BBThe Public Health and Welfare · Suicide prevention for youth · in this section
Institution of Higher Education Defined.—In this section, the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 1999–202610 U.S.C. § 16401Armed Forces · Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class: college tuition assistance program · in this section
“institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20; and
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- 2004–present42 U.S.C. § 290BBThe Public Health and Welfare · Youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies · in this section
“institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education as defined by section 1001 1 of title 20, except that clause (2) of such section shall not be applicable and the reference to Secretary in clause (5)(A) 2 of such section shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary of the Interior;
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- 1998–present25 U.S.C. § 1801Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
“institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education as defined by section 1141(a) of title 20, except that clause (2) of such section shall not be applicable and the reference to Secretary in clause (5)(A) of such section shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary of the Interior;
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- 1994–199825 U.S.C. § 1801Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
“institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined by section 1001 of this title;
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- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 2002Education · Definitions · as used in this chapter
“institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined by section 1141(a) of this title;
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- 1994–199820 U.S.C. § 2002Education · Definitions · as used in this chapter
“institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined by section 1141(a) of title 20, subject, however, to such modifications and extensions as the Office may determine to be appropriate;
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- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 3791The Public Health and Welfare · General provisions · as used in this chapter
Institution of higher education.—The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 2022–202640 U.S.C. § 549aPublic Buildings, Property, and Works · Donation of personal property through nonprofit refurbishers · in this section
Notwithstanding section 12511 of this title, for purposes of this section the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning provided by section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1002].
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- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 12604The Public Health and Welfare · Disbursement of national service educational awards · in this section
Notwithstanding section 12511 of this title, for purposes of this section the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning provided by section 481(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1088(a)).
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- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 12604The Public Health and Welfare · Disbursement of national service educational awards · in this section
The term “institution of higher education”—
(A) has the meaning given that term in section 1141(a) 1 of this title; and
(B) also includes any community college receiving funding from the Secretary of the Interior under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
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- 1998–200420 U.S.C. § 1401Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education”—
(A) has the meaning given that term in section 1141(a) of this title; and
(B) also includes any community college receiving funding from the Secretary of the Interior under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
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- 1997–199820 U.S.C. § 1401Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of this title; and
(B) also includes any college or university receiving funding from the Secretary of the Interior under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
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- 2008–present20 U.S.C. § 1401Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of this title; and
(B) also includes any community college receiving funding from the Secretary of the Interior under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 [25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
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- 2004–200820 U.S.C. § 1401Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education”—
(A) has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20; and
(B) includes a postsecondary vocational institution.
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- 2021–present47 U.S.C. § 1721Telecommunications · Definitions · in this subchapter
the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given it in section 1001 of title 20,
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- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 11851The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this title
the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given it in section 1141(a) of title 20,
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- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 11851The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this title
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001(a) of this title.
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- 2009–present20 U.S.C. § 1161jEducation · Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001(a) of this title 1
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- 2008–200920 U.S.C. § 1161jEducation · Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001(a) of title 20.
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- 2016–present21 U.S.C. § 399hFood and Drugs · National Centers of Excellence in Advanced and Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001(a) of title 20, and includes a community college receiving funding under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
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- 2004–200829 U.S.C. § 3002Labor · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001(a) of title 20, and includes a community college receiving funding under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
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- 2008–present29 U.S.C. § 3002Labor · Definitions · in this chapter
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20 and includes a "postsecondary vocational institution" as defined in section 1002(c) of such title.
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- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 290bb-7aThe Public Health and Welfare · Youth prevention and recovery · in this section
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given such term in section 1001 or 1002(a)(1)(B) of title 20.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 17375The Public Health and Welfare · Regional clean energy innovation program · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 2022–present38 U.S.C. § 3691AVeterans Benefits · Withdrawal or leave of absence from certain education · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1141(a) 1 of title 20, and includes a community college receiving funding under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
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- 1998–200429 U.S.C. § 3002Labor · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of this title.
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- 2010–present20 U.S.C. § 9905Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given that term by section 1001 of title 20.
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- 1998–present50 U.S.C. § 1908War and National Defense · Definitions · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term by section 1141(a) of title 20.
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- 1994–199850 U.S.C. § 1908War and National Defense · Definitions · in this section
the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1001(a) of title 20; and
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- 2003–present42 U.S.C. § 2473EThe Public Health and Welfare · Repealed. Pub. L. 109155, title VII, 703(b), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2936 · for purposes of this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of this title.
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- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 8801Education · 8801 to 8803. Repealed. Pub. L. 107110, title X, 1011(5)(C), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1986 · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
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- 2002–present40 U.S.C. § 502Public Buildings, Property, and Works · Services for other entities · in this section
the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965; and
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- 2004–present5 U.S.C. § 9809Government Organization and Employees · Science and technology scholarship program · for purposes of this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act for 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
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- 2013–present10 U.S.C. § 2006aArmed Forces · Assistance for education and training: availability of certain assistance for use only for certain programs of education · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
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- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 2164cArmed Forces · Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of Defense Dependent Schools · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1141(a) of this title.
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- 1994–199820 U.S.C. § 8801Education · 8801 to 8803. Repealed. Pub. L. 107110, title X, 1011(5)(C), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1986 · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 1141(a) of title 20.
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- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 12626The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this division
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term under section 1001 of title 20.
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- 2004–present50 U.S.C. § 441GWar and National Defense · Intelligence Community Scholarship Program · in this section
the term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term under section 1002 of title 20;
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- 2018–present43 U.S.C. § 2801Public Lands · Definitions · in this chapter
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 1001(a) of this title.
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- 2007–present20 U.S.C. § 9802Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 and section 1002(c) of title 20.
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- 2020–present15 U.S.C. § 9401Commerce and Trade · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20, and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 1002(a)(1), of title 20.
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- 2014–present29 U.S.C. § 3102Labor · Definitions · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1002(a) of title 20.
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- 2008–present7 U.S.C. § 8101Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
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- 2000–present10 U.S.C. § 2200EArmed Forces · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1141 1 of title 20.
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- 2000–present42 U.S.C. § 15112The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1141(a) of title 20.
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- 1994–199842 U.S.C. § 3002The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given to such term in section 1002 of title 20.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 290bb-39aThe Public Health and Welfare · Best practices for behavioral and mental health intervention teams · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning provided in section 1001 of title 20.
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- 1998–present47 U.S.C. § 223Telecommunications · Obscene or harassing telephone calls in the District of Columbia or in interstate or foreign communications · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning provided in section 1141 of title 20.
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- 1996–199847 U.S.C. § 223Telecommunications · Obscene or harassing telephone calls in the District of Columbia or in interstate or foreign communications · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” includes an organization that—
(i) is organized, and at all times thereafter operated, exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the functions of one or more organizations referred to in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) is operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with one or more of those organizations.
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- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 15801The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” means a four-year institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
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- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 1096Armed Forces · Military-civilian health services partnership program · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution described in the first sentence of section 1001 of title 20 (other than an institution of any agency of the United States) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the Administrator for this purpose. For purposes of this subsection, the Administrator shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations which he determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of training offered.
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- 1998–present33 U.S.C. § 1262Navigation and Navigable Waters · Definitions and authorizations · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution described in the first sentence of section 1141 of title 20 (other than an institution of any agency of the United States) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the Administrator for this purpose. For purposes of this subsection, the Administrator shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations which he determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of training offered.
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- 1994–199833 U.S.C. § 1262Navigation and Navigable Waters · Definitions and authorizations · in this section
The term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State which—
(A) admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;
(B) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond high school;
(C) provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree, or provides not less than a two-year program which is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or offers a two-year program in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences which is designed to prepare the student to work as a technician and at a semiprofessional level in engineering, scientific, or other technological fields which require the understanding and application of basic engineering, scientific, or mathematical principles or knowledge;
(D) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(E) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the Secretary pursuant to this paragraph or, if not so accredited, is an institution whose credits are accepted, on transfer, by not less than three institutions which are so accredited, for credit on the same basis as if transferred from an institution so accredited: Provided, however, That in the case of an institution offering a two-year program in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences which is designed to prepare the student to work as a technician and at a semi-professional level in engineering, scientific, or technological fields which require the understanding and application of basic engineering, scientific, or mathematical principles or knowledge, if the Secretary determines that there is no nationally recognized accrediting agency or association qualified to accredit such institutions, the Secretary shall appoint an advisory committee, composed of persons specially qualified to evaluate training provided by such institutions, which shall prescribe the standards of content, scope, and quality which must be met in order to qualify such institutions to participate under this title and shall also determine whether particular institutions meet such standards. For the purposes of this paragraph the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations which the Secretary determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered.
The term includes community colleges receiving funding from the Secretary of the Interior under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 [20 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
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- 1994–199720 U.S.C. § 1401Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State which (A) admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; (B) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (C) provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree; (D) includes one or more professional or graduate schools; (E) is a public or nonprofit private institution; and (F) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. For the purpose of subparagraph (F), the Secretary shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations which the Secretary determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of training offered.
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- 1994–present20 U.S.C. § 4351Education · Definitions · as used in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001(a) of this title, except that paragraph (2) of such section shall not apply.
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- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 1059CEducation · American Indian tribally controlled colleges and universities · in this section
the term “institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20;
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- 2020–present33 U.S.C. § 2761Navigation and Navigable Waters · Oil pollution research and development program · in this section
The term "institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1002 of title 20).
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- 2005–present30 U.S.C. § 2002Mineral Lands and Mining · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined in section 1001 of this title.
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- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 4702Education · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “institution of higher education” means any such institution as defined in section 1141(a) of this title.
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- 1994–199820 U.S.C. § 4702Education · Definitions · in this chapter
the term "institution of higher education" means, in addition to institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title, institutions which meet the requirements of section 1001 of this title except that (1) they are not located in the United States, and (2) they apply for assistance under this subchapter in consortia with institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title;
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- 2008–present20 U.S.C. § 1132Education · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
the term “institution of higher education” means, in addition to institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title, institutions which meet the requirements of section 1001 of this title except that (1) they are not located in the United States, and (2) they apply for assistance under this subchapter in consortia with institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title; and
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- 2001–200820 U.S.C. § 1132Education · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
the term “institution of higher education” means, in addition to institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title, institutions which meet the requirements of section 1001 of this title except that (1) they are not located in the United States, and (2) they apply for assistance under this title in consortia with institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title; and
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- 1998–200120 U.S.C. § 1132Education · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
the term “institution of higher education” means, in addition to institutions which meet the definition of section 1141(a) of this title, institutions which meet the requirements of section 1141(a) of this title except that (1) they are not located in the United States, and (2) they apply for assistance under this title in consortia with institutions which meet the definition of 1141(a) of this title.
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- 1994–199820 U.S.C. § 1132Education · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
The terms "advanced nuclear reactor" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings given those terms in section 16271 of this title.
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- 2020–202442 U.S.C. § 16274aThe Public Health and Welfare · University Nuclear Leadership Program · in this section
the terms “chief elected official”, “institution of higher education”, “one-stop center”, “one-stop partner”, “training services”, “workforce development activity”, and “workplace learning advisor”, have the meaning given the terms in section 3102 of this title;
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- 2015–present29 U.S.C. § 49ALabor · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter