To be eligible for assistance under this subchapter, a tribally controlled college or university must be one which—
is governed by a board of directors or board of trustees a majority of which are Indians;
demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation which is directed to meet the needs of Indians;
if in operation for more than one year, has students a majority of whom are Indians; and
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
according to such an agency or association, is making reasonable progress toward accreditation.
Pub. L. 95–471, title I, § 10392 Stat. 1326Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 901(b)(5)112 Stat. 1828Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 941(d)122 Stat. 3461(, , ; , , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 110–3152008—Par. (4). added par. (4).
Pub. L. 105–2441998— substituted “college or university” for “community college” in introductory provisions.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Pub. L. 105–244Pub. L. 105–244section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244section 1001 of Title 20Amendment by effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as a note under , Education.