Title 20 — Education
Part A · Chapter 28 — Higher Education Resources and Student Assistance
§ 1002. Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs
Statutory text
Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs
Inclusion of additional institutions
Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” for purposes of subchapter IV includes, in addition to the institutions covered by the definition in section 1001 of this title—
a proprietary institution of higher education (as defined in subsection (b) of this section);
a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in subsection (c) of this section); and
only for the purposes of part D of subchapter IV, an institution outside the United States that is comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001 of this title and that has been approved by the Secretary for the purpose of part D of subchapter IV, consistent with the requirements of section 1087b(d) of this title.
Institutions outside the United States
In general
For the purpose of qualifying as an institution under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall establish criteria by regulation for the approval of institutions outside the United States and for the determination that such institutions are comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001 of this title (except that a graduate medical school, nursing school, or a veterinary school, located outside the United States shall not be required to meet the requirements of section 1001(a)(4) of this title). Such criteria shall include a requirement that a student attending such school outside the United States is ineligible for loans made under part D of subchapter IV unless—
except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV), in the case of a graduate medical school located outside the United States—
at least 60 percent of those enrolled in, and at least 60 percent of the graduates of, the graduate medical school outside the United States were not persons described in section 1091(a)(5) of this title in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part D of subchapter IV; and
at least 75 percent of the individuals who were students or graduates of the graduate medical school outside the United States or Canada (both nationals of the United States and others) taking the examinations administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates received a passing score in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part D of subchapter IV; or
the institution—
has or had a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of ; and
continues to operate a clinical training program in at least one State that is approved by that State;
in the case of a veterinary school located outside the United States that does not meet the requirements of section 1001(a)(4) of this title, the institution’s students complete their clinical training at an approved veterinary school located in the United States; or
in the case of a nursing school located outside of the United States—
the nursing school has an agreement with a hospital, or accredited school of nursing (as such terms are defined in section 296 of title 42), located in the United States that requires the students of the nursing school to complete the students’ clinical training at such hospital or accredited school of nursing;
the nursing school has an agreement with an accredited school of nursing located in the United States providing that the students graduating from the nursing school located outside of the United States also receive a degree from the accredited school of nursing located in the United States;
the nursing school certifies only Federal Direct Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or Federal Direct PLUS Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title for students attending the institution;
the nursing school reimburses the Secretary for the cost of any loan defaults for current and former students included in the calculation of the institution’s cohort default rate during the previous fiscal year; and
not less than 75 percent of the individuals who were students or graduates of the nursing school, and who took the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in the year preceding the year for which the institution is certifying a Federal Direct Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title, received a passing score on such examination.
Advisory panel
In general
For the purpose of qualifying as an institution under paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish an advisory panel of medical experts that shall—
evaluate the standards of accreditation applied to applicant foreign medical schools; and
determine the comparability of those standards to standards for accreditation applied to United States medical schools.
Special rule
If the accreditation standards described in clause (i) are determined not to be comparable, the foreign medical school shall be required to meet the requirements of section 1001 of this title.
Report
In general
Not later than 1 year after , the advisory panel described in clause (i) shall submit a report to the Secretary and to the authorizing committees recommending eligibility criteria for participation in the loan programs under part D of subchapter IV for graduate medical schools that—
are located outside of the United States;
do not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i); and
have a clinical training program approved by a State prior to .
Recommendations
In the report described in subclause (I), the advisory panel’s eligibility criteria shall include recommendations regarding the appropriate levels of performance for graduate medical schools described in such subclause in the following areas:
Entrance requirements.
Retention and graduation rates.
Successful placement of students in United States medical residency programs.
Passage rate of students on the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
The extent to which State medical boards have assessed the quality of such school’s program of instruction, including through on-site reviews.
The extent to which graduates of such schools would be unable to practice medicine in 1 or more States, based on the judgment of a State medical board.
Any areas recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States under section 1101 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
Any additional areas the Secretary may require.
Minimum eligibility requirement
In the recommendations described in subclause (II), the criteria described in subparagraph (A)(i)(I)(bb) shall be a minimum eligibility requirement for a graduate medical school described in subclause (I) to participate in the loan programs under part D of subchapter IV.
Authority
The Secretary may—
not earlier than 180 days after the submission of the report described in subclause (I), issue proposed regulations establishing criteria for the eligibility of graduate medical schools described in such subclause to participate in the loan programs under part D of subchapter IV based on the recommendations of such report; and
not earlier than one year after the issuance of proposed regulations under item (aa), issue final regulations establishing such criteria for eligibility.
Failure to release information
The failure of an institution outside the United States to provide, release, or authorize release to the Secretary of such information as may be required by subparagraph (A) shall render such institution ineligible for the purpose of part D of subchapter IV.
Special rule
If, pursuant to this paragraph, an institution loses eligibility to participate in the programs under subchapter IV, then a student enrolled at such institution may, notwithstanding such loss of eligibility, continue to be eligible to receive a loan under part D of subchapter IV while attending such institution for the academic year succeeding the academic year in which such loss of eligibility occurred.
Limitations based on course of study or enrollment
An institution shall not be considered to meet the definition of an institution of higher education in paragraph (1) if such institution—
offers more than 50 percent of such institution’s courses by correspondence (excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) 1 of this title), unless the institution is an institution that meets the definition in section 2302(3)(C) of this title;
enrolls 50 percent or more of the institution’s students in correspondence courses (excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) 1 of this title), unless the institution is an institution that meets the definition in such section, except that the Secretary, at the request of such institution, may waive the applicability of this subparagraph to such institution for good cause, as determined by the Secretary in the case of an institution of higher education that provides a 2- or 4-year program of instruction (or both) for which the institution awards an associate or baccalaureate degree, respectively;
has a student enrollment in which more than 25 percent of the students are incarcerated, except that the Secretary may waive the limitation contained in this subparagraph for a nonprofit institution that provides a 2- or 4-year program of instruction (or both) for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree or a postsecondary diploma, respectively; or
has a student enrollment in which more than 50 percent of the students do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and does not provide a 2- or 4-year program of instruction (or both) for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree, respectively, except that the Secretary may waive the limitation contained in this subparagraph if a nonprofit institution demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the institution exceeds such limitation because the institution serves, through contracts with Federal, State, or local government agencies, significant numbers of students who do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Limitations based on management
An institution shall not be considered to meet the definition of an institution of higher education in paragraph (1) if—
the institution, or an affiliate of the institution that has the power, by contract or ownership interest, to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of the institution, has filed for bankruptcy, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a nonprofit institution, the primary function of which is to provide health care educational services (or an affiliate of such an institution that has the power, by contract or ownership interest, to direct or cause the direction of the institution’s management or policies) that files for bankruptcy under chapter 11 of title 11 between , and ; or
the institution, the institution’s owner, or the institution’s chief executive officer has been convicted of, or has pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of funds under subchapter IV, or has been judicially determined to have committed fraud involving funds under subchapter IV.
Certification
The Secretary shall certify an institution’s qualification as an institution of higher education in accordance with the requirements of subpart 3 of part H of subchapter IV.
Loss of eligibility
An institution of higher education shall not be considered to meet the definition of an institution of higher education in paragraph (1) if such institution is removed from eligibility for funds under subchapter IV as a result of an action pursuant to part H of subchapter IV.
Proprietary institution of higher education
Principal criteria
For the purpose of this section, the term “proprietary institution of higher education” means a school that—
provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; or
provides a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts, and has provided such a program since ; and
is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or association, and has continuously held such accreditation since , or earlier;
meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1001(a) of this title;
does not meet the requirement of paragraph (4) of section 1001(a) of this title;
is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary pursuant to part H of subchapter IV; and
has been in existence for at least 2 years.
Additional institutions
The term “proprietary institution of higher education” also includes a proprietary educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in section 1001(a)(1) of this title, admits as regular students individuals—
who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; or
who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.
Postsecondary vocational institution
Principal criteria
For the purpose of this section, the term “postsecondary vocational institution” means a school that—
provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;
meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of section 1001(a) of this title; and
has been in existence for at least 2 years.
Additional institutions
The term “postsecondary vocational institution” also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in section 1001(a)(1) of this title, admits as regular students individuals—
who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located; or
who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.
Footnotes
- 1 See References in Text note below.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Higher Education Act of 1965
Pub. L. 89–329 title I § 102 · 79 Stat. 1219
Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002
Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1586
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1586Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 102. definition of community service program For purposes of this title, the term “community service program” means an educational program, activity, or service, including a research program and a university extension or continuing education offering, which is designed to assist in the solution of community problems in rural, urban, or suburban areas, with particular emphasis on urban and suburban problems, where the institution offering such program, activity, or service determines— (1) that the proposed program, activity, or service is not otherwise available, and (2) that the conduct of the program or performance of the activity or service is consistent with the institution’s over-all educational program and is of such a nature as is appropriate to the effective utilization of the institution’s special resources and the competencies of its faculty. Where course offerings are involved, such courses must be university extension or continuing education courses and must be— (A) fully acceptable toward an academic degree, or (B) of college level as determined by the institution offering such courses.Pub. L. 108–98 § 1(a) · 117 Stat. 1174
Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 108–98 amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) required the Secretary to establish criteria for approval of institutions outside the United States for purposes of par. (1)(C), including certain requirements for graduate medical or veterinary schools
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 108–98 amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) required the Secretary to establish criteria for approval of institutions outside the United States for purposes of par. (1)(C), including certain requirements for graduate medical or veterinary schools.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 102(a)(2)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows: “(A) In general.— For Regulations. the purpose of qualifying as an institution under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall establish criteria by regulation for the approval of institutions outside the United States and for the determination that such institutions are comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in section 101 (except that a graduate medical school, or a veterinary school, located outside the United States shall not be required to meet the requirements of section 101(a)(4)). Such criteria shall include a requirement that a student attending such school outside the United States is ineligible for loans made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV unless— “(i) in the case of a graduate medical school located outside the United States— “(I) (aa) at least 60 percent of those enrolled in, and at least 60 percent of the graduates of, the graduate medical school outside the United States were not persons described in section 484(a)(5) in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part B of title IV; and “(bb) at least 60 percent of the individuals who were students or graduates of the graduate medical school outside the United States or Canada (both nationals of the United States and others) taking the examinations administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates received a passing score in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part B of title IV; or “(II) the institution has a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of January 1, 1992; or “(ii) in the case of a veterinary school located outside the United States that does not meet the requirements of section 101(a)(4), the institution’s students complete their clinical training at an approved veterinary school located in the United States.” .Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005
Pub. L. 109–171 § 8002(1) · 120 Stat. 4
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(3)(A)
Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(1), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “courses by correspondence”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(1), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “courses by correspondence”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 484(l)(4))” after “courses by correspondence”; andHigher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005
Pub. L. 109–171 § 8002(2) · 120 Stat. 4
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(3)(B)
Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(2), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “correspondence courses”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(2), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “correspondence courses”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 484(l)(4))” after “correspondence courses”.Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
Pub. L. 109–270 § 2(c)(1) · 120 Stat. 683
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(3)(A)
Pub. L. 109–270 substituted “2302(3)(C) of this title” for “2471(4)(C) of this title”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 109–270 substituted “2302(3)(C) of this title” for “2471(4)(C) of this title”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 102(a)(3)(A) (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(3)(A))— (A) by striking “section 521(4)(C)” and inserting “section 3(3)(C)”; and (B) by striking “Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act” and inserting “Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006”; andHigher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(a)(1)(A) · 122 Stat. 3078
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(A), inserted “nursing school,” after “graduate medical school,” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(A), inserted “nursing school,” after “graduate medical school,” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in the first sentence of the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “nursing school,” after “graduate medical school,”;Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(a)(1)(B)(i) · 122 Stat. 3078
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(i)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(i), inserted “except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV),” before “in the case” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(i), inserted “except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV),” before “in the case” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting “except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV),” before “in the case”; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(b) · 122 Stat. 3078
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(b), substituted “75” for “60”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(b), substituted “75” for “60”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Percentage Pass Rate.— Section 102(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb) (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb)) is amended by striking “60” and inserting “75”.Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(a)(1)(B)(ii) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(ii), added subcl. (II)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(ii), struck out former subcl. (II) which read as follows: “the institution has a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of January 1, 1992; or”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(II). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(ii), added subcl. (II) and struck out former subcl. (II) which read as follows: “the institution has a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of January 1, 1992; or”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by striking subclause (II) and inserting the following new subclause: “(II) the institution— “(aa) has or had a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of January 1, 1992; and “(bb) continues to operate a clinical training program in at least one State that is approved by that State;” ;Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(a)(1)(C) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(iii)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(C), (D), added cl. (iii)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(C), (D), added cl. (iii).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(B)(iii)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(2), added cl. (iii)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(2), added cl. (iii).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following: “(iii) Report.— “(I) In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the advisory panel described in clause (i) shall submit a report to the Secretary and to the authorizing committees recommending eligibility criteria for participation in the loan programs under part B of title IV for graduate medical schools that— “(aa) are located outside of the United States; “(bb) do not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i); and “(cc) have a clinical training program approved by a State prior to January 1, 2008. “(II) Recommendations.— In the report described in subclause (I), the advisory panel’s eligibility criteria shall include recommendations regarding the appropriate levels of performance for graduate medical schools described in such subclause in the following areas: “(aa) Entrance requirements. “(bb) Retention and graduation rates. “(cc) Successful placement of students in United States medical residency programs. “(dd) Passage rate of students on the United States Medical Licensing Examination. “(ee) The extent to which State medical boards have assessed the quality of such school’s program of instruction, including through on-site reviews. “(ff) The extent to which graduates of such schools would be unable to practice medicine in 1 or more States, based on the judgment of a State medical board. “(gg) Any areas recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States under section 1101 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. “(hh) Any additional areas the Secretary may require. “(III) Minimum eligibility requirement.— In the recommendations described in subclause (II), the criteria described in subparagraph (A)(i)(I)(bb), as amended by section 102(b) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, shall be a minimum eligibility requirement for a graduate medical school described in subclause (I) to participate in the loan programs under part B of title IV. “(IV) Authority.— The Secretary may— “(aa) not earlier than 180 days after the submission of the report described in subclause (I), issue proposed regulations establishing criteria for the eligibility of graduate medical schools described in such subclause to participate in the loan programs under part B of title IV based on the recommendations of such report; and “(bb) not earlier than one year after the issuance of proposed regulations under item (aa), issue final regulations establishing such criteria for eligibility.” .Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(d)(1)(A)(i) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(1)(A)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(i), added subpar. (A)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(1)(A)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(i), struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(i), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) by striking paragraph (1)(A) and inserting the following: “(A) (i) provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; or “(ii) (I) provides a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts, and has provided such a program since January 1, 2009; and “(II) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or association, and has continuously held such accreditation since October 1, 2007, or earlier;” ; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(c) · 122 Stat. 3078
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(1)(D)(F)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(c), struck out “and” after semicolon in subpar. (D)
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(1)(D)(F)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(c), substituted “; and” for period in subpar. (E)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(1)(D)(F)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(c), struck out subpar. (F) which read as follows: “has at least 10 percent of the school’s revenues from sources that are not derived from funds provided under subchapter IV, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(c), struck out “and” after semicolon in subpar. (D), substituted “; and” for period in subpar. (E), and struck out subpar. (F) which read as follows: “has at least 10 percent of the school’s revenues from sources that are not derived from funds provided under subchapter IV, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Conforming Amendment Concerning 90/10 Enforcement.— Section 102(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1002(b)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by adding “and” after the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking “; and” and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (F).Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(d)(1)(A)(ii) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(2)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(ii), added par. (2)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(b)(2)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(ii), struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘proprietary institution of higher education’ also includes a proprietary educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(ii), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘proprietary institution of higher education’ also includes a proprietary educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) Additional institutions.— The term ‘proprietary institution of higher education’ also includes a proprietary educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in section 101(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.” ; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 § 102(d)(1)(B) · 122 Stat. 3078
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(c)(2)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(B), added par. (2)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(c)(2)
Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(B), struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘postsecondary vocational institution’ also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”
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Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(B), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘postsecondary vocational institution’ also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (c) and inserting the following: “(2) Additional institutions.— The term ‘postsecondary vocational institution’ also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in section 101(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.” .Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”Pub. L. 111–39 title I § 101(b)(1) · 123 Stat. 1934
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(D)
Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “under part B of subchapter IV” for “under part B”
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Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “under part B of subchapter IV” for “under part B”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in section 102(a)(2)(D) (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(2)(D)), by striking “under part B” and inserting “under part B of title IV”;Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”SAFRA Act
Pub. L. 111–152 § 2209(b)(1)(A) · 124 Stat.1029
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(A), substituted “part D” for “part B” wherever appearing before “subchapter IV”
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Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(A), substituted “part D” for “part B” wherever appearing before “subchapter IV”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by striking “part B” each place the term appears and inserting “part D”;Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”SAFRA Act
Pub. L. 111–152 § 2209(b)(1)(B) · 124 Stat.1029
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(1)(C)
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(B), inserted “, consistent with the requirements of section 1087b(d) of this title” before period at end
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(B), inserted “, consistent with the requirements of section 1087b(d) of this title” before period at end.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) in subsection (a)(1)(C), by inserting “, consistent with the requirements of section 452(d)” before the period at the end; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”SAFRA Act
Pub. L. 111–152 § 2209(b)(1)(C)(i) · 124 Stat.1029
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(i), substituted “made” for “made, insured, or guaranteed” in introductory provisions
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(i), substituted “made” for “made, insured, or guaranteed” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) in the second sentence of the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “made, insured, or guaranteed” and inserting “made”; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”SAFRA Act
Pub. L. 111–152 § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(I) · 124 Stat.1029
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(iii)(III)
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(I), substituted “only Federal Direct Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or Federal Direct PLUS Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “only Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078 of this title, unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078–8 of this title, or Federal PLUS loans under section 1078–2 of this title”
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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii)(III). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(I), substituted “only Federal Direct Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or Federal Direct PLUS Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “only Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078 of this title, unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078–8 of this title, or Federal PLUS loans under section 1078–2 of this title”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(I) in subclause (III), by striking “only Federal Stafford” and all that follows through “section 428B” and inserting “only Federal Direct Stafford Loans under section 455(a)(2)(A), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans under section 455(a)(2)(D), or Federal Direct PLUS Loans under section 455(a)(2)(B)”; andEffective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”SAFRA Act
Pub. L. 111–152 § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II) · 124 Stat.1029
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1002(a)(2)(A)(iii)(V)
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II), substituted “a Federal Direct Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “a Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078 of this title, an unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078–8 of this title, or a Federal PLUS loan under section 1078–2 of this title”
Source evidence
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Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii)(V). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II), substituted “a Federal Direct Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “a Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078 of this title, an unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078–8 of this title, or a Federal PLUS loan under section 1078–2 of this title”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(II) in subclause (V), by striking “a Federal Stafford” and all that follows through “section 428B” and inserting “a Federal Direct Stafford Loan under section 455(a)(2)(A), a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under section 455(a)(2)(D), or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan under section 455(a)(2)(B)”.Effective date note
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on July 1, 2010, as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”
27 of 27 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 1101 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii)(II)(gg), is section 1101 of title XI of 110–315, , 122 Stat. 3490, which is not classified to the Code.
Section 1091(l) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(A), (B), was struck out and a new section 1091(l) was added by Pub. L. 110–315, title IV, § 485(a)(5), , 122 Stat. 3288. As so amended, section 1091(l) no longer contains a par. (4) or a definition of “telecommunications”.
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1088(a) to (c) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–244.
A prior section 1002, Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 102–325, title I, § 101, , 106 Stat. 459, related to partnership agreements required for grant eligibility, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–244.
Another prior section 1002, Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title I, § 101, , 100 Stat. 1278, defined terms “continuing education”, “adult learner”, “eligible institution”, and “qualified entity”, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102–325.
Another prior section 1002, Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title I, § 101(a), , 94 Stat. 1374, provided for establishment of Commission on National Development in Postsecondary Education, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 99–498.
Another prior section 1002, Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, , 79 Stat. 1219; Pub. L. 94–482, title I, § 101(b)(1), (g)(2), , 90 Stat. 2083, 2086, defined the terms “community service program”, “continuing education program”, and “resource materials sharing programs”, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–374.
Amendments2003–2010 · 5 rounds
2010
Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(A), substituted “part D” for “part B” wherever appearing before “subchapter IV”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(B), inserted “, consistent with the requirements of section 1087b(d) of this title” before period at end.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(i), substituted “made” for “made, insured, or guaranteed” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii)(III). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(I), substituted “only Federal Direct Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or Federal Direct PLUS Loans under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “only Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078 of this title, unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans under section 1078–8 of this title, or Federal PLUS loans under section 1078–2 of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii)(V). Pub. L. 111–152, § 2209(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II), substituted “a Federal Direct Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(D) of this title, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan under section 1087e(a)(2)(B) of this title” for “a Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078 of this title, an unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan under section 1078–8 of this title, or a Federal PLUS loan under section 1078–2 of this title”.
2009
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “under part B of subchapter IV” for “under part B”.
2008
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(A), inserted “nursing school,” after “graduate medical school,” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(i), inserted “except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV),” before “in the case” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(b), substituted “75” for “60”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i)(II). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(B)(ii), added subcl. (II) and struck out former subcl. (II) which read as follows: “the institution has a clinical training program that was approved by a State as of ; or”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(1)(C), (D), added cl. (iii).
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(a)(2), added cl. (iii).
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(i), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(c), struck out “and” after semicolon in subpar. (D), substituted “; and” for period in subpar. (E), and struck out subpar. (F) which read as follows: “has at least 10 percent of the school’s revenues from sources that are not derived from funds provided under subchapter IV, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.”
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(A)(ii), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘proprietary institution of higher education’ also includes a proprietary educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 102(d)(1)(B), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘postsecondary vocational institution’ also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001(a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.”
2006
Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 109–270 substituted “2302(3)(C) of this title” for “2471(4)(C) of this title”.
Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(1), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “courses by correspondence”.
Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 109–171, § 8002(2), inserted “(excluding courses offered by telecommunications as defined in section 1091(l)(4) of this title)” after “correspondence courses”.
2003
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 108–98 amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) required the Secretary to establish criteria for approval of institutions outside the United States for purposes of par. (1)(C), including certain requirements for graduate medical or veterinary schools.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1078, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall be effective on , as if enacted as part of section 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) and subject to section 102(e) of such Act as amended by section 101(a)(2) of Public Law 111–39 (20 U.S.C. 1002 note).”
Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–315, title I, § 102(e), , 122 Stat. 3086, as amended by Pub. L. 111–39, title I, § 101(a)(2), , 123 Stat. 1935, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a)(1), (b), and (d) [amending this section] shall take effect on , except that, with respect to foreign nursing schools that were eligible to participate in part B of title IV [20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.] as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act [], the amendments made by subsection (a)(1)(D) [amending this section] shall take effect on .”
Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
Pub. L. 109–171, title VIII, § 8001(c), , 120 Stat. 155, provided that: “Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 8001–8024) of title VIII of Pub. L. 109–171, see Short Title of 2006 Amendment note set out under section 1001 of this title] or the amendments made by this subtitle, the amendments made by this subtitle shall be effective .”
Effective Date of 2003 Amendment
Pub. L. 108–98, § 1(b), , 117 Stat. 1175, provided that: “This Act [amending this section] and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if enacted on .”
Construction
Pub. L. 110–315, title I, § 102(d)(2), , 122 Stat. 3086, provided that: “Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1)(A)(i) to section 102(b)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(b)(1)(A)) shall be construed to negate or supercede any State laws governing proprietary institutions of higher education.”
Credits
1998–2010 · 7 acts
- 1998Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), , 112 Stat. 1586
- 2003amended Pub. L. 108–98, § 1(a), , 117 Stat. 1174
- 2006Pub. L. 109–171, title VIII, § 8002, , 120 Stat. 155
- 2006Pub. L. 109–270, § 2(c)(1), , 120 Stat. 746
- 2008Pub. L. 110–315, title I, § 102(a)–(d)(1), , 122 Stat. 3083–3085
- 2009Pub. L. 111–39, title I, § 101(b)(1), , 123 Stat. 1935
- 2010Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(1), , 124 Stat. 1077.
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(Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), , 112 Stat. 1586; amended Pub. L. 108–98, § 1(a), , 117 Stat. 1174; Pub. L. 109–171, title VIII, § 8002, , 120 Stat. 155; Pub. L. 109–270, § 2(c)(1), , 120 Stat. 746; Pub. L. 110–315, title I, § 102(a)–(d)(1), , 122 Stat. 3083–3085; Pub. L. 111–39, title I, § 101(b)(1), , 123 Stat. 1935; Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2209(b)(1), , 124 Stat. 1077.)