postsecondary vocational institution
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
For the purpose of this section, the term “postsecondary vocational institution” means a school that—
(A) provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;
(B) meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of section 1001(a) of this title; and
(C) has been in existence for at least 2 years.
Source
- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 1002Education · Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs · in this section
The term “postsecondary vocational institution” has the meaning given that term in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)).
Source
- 2002–present37 U.S.C. § 430Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services · Travel and transportation: dependent children of members stationed overseas · in this section
The term “postsecondary vocational institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1002(c) of title 20.
Source
- 2021–present47 U.S.C. § 1721Telecommunications · Definitions · in this subchapter