§ 1804 - Eligible grant recipients

CHAPTER 20— TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ASSISTANCE › SUBCHAPTER I— TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES GRANT PROGRAM

To be eligible for assistance under this subchapter, a tribally controlled college or university must be one which—

(1) is governed by a board of directors or board of trustees a majority of which are Indians;

(2) demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation which is directed to meet the needs of Indians;

(3) if in operation for more than one year, has students a majority of whom are Indians; and

(4)(A) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of Education to be a reliable authority with regard to the quality of training offered; or

(4)(B) according to such an agency or association, is making reasonable progress toward accreditation.

Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Par. (4). Pub. L. 110–315 added par. (4).

1998—Pub. L. 105–244 substituted “college or university” for “community college” in introductory provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.