Definitions — Us Code Code § 3322
Us Code Code § 3322 — Definitions. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3322. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) The term "federally funded higher education assistance" means any grant assistance provided to an Indian student from funds made available for such purpose by contract or grant to an Indian tribe from amounts appropriated under the authority of section 13 of this title.
(2) The term "eligible Indian tribe or tribal organization" means any Indian tribe or tribal organization that qualifies to administer federally funded higher education assistance under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.] or under a grant pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter.
(3) The term "Indian" has the meaning given such term in section 4(d) of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C. 5304(d)].
(Pub. L. 102–325, title XIII, §1322, July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 803.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, which is classified principally to chapter 46 (§5301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of this title and Tables.
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