Higher Education Act
/ˈhaɪɚ ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) Federal statute in the United States that governs postsecondary education funding and administration, including student financial aid programs.
The Higher Education Act was amended to improve access to student loans.
Forms
- higher education act
- higher education acts
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Commentary
Commonly cited by its acronym HEA; frequently amended to reflect policy changes in higher education finance and regulation.
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