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postsecondary educational institution

Defined in 5 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.

The term "postsecondary educational institution" means—

(A) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor's degree;

(B) a tribally controlled college or university; or

(C) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level.

Same definition in 2 sections

In this section, the term “postsecondary educational institution” means a school or other educational institution that is intended to provide students with a course of instruction that is comparable, in length and academic rigor, to a course of instruction for which an associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate degree may be awarded.

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  • 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 2017Armed Forces · Limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to Congress · in this section

Postsecondary Educational Institution Defined.—In this section, the term "postsecondary educational institution" means a school or other educational institution that is intended to provide students with a course of instruction that is comparable, in length and academic rigor, to a course of instruction for which an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree may be awarded.

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  • 2019–202610 U.S.C. § 2017Armed Forces · Limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to Congress · in this section

The term “postsecondary educational institution” means—

(A) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor’s degree;

(B) a tribally controlled college or university; or

(C) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or other skilled training programs at the postsecondary level.

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The term “postsecondary educational institution” means—

(A) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor's degree;

(B) a tribally controlled community college; or

(C) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level.

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The term "postsecondary educational institution" means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1002 of title 20.

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