---
kind: "section"
citation: "34 C.F.R. § 609.4"
title: "34"
number: "609.4"
heading: "What definitions apply?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/34/609.4"
---

# §609.4. What definitions apply?

- (a) **General definitions.** The following terms used in this part are defined in [2 CFR part 200](/cfr/2/part200.md), subpart [A](/cfr/34/subpartA.md), or [34](/cfr/34/subpart34.md) CFR 77.1:
- (b) The following definition applies to a term used in this part:

  Qualified graduate program means a graduate or professional program that—

- (i) Provides a program of instruction in the physical or natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or other scientific disciplines in which African Americans are underrepresented;
- (ii) **Has been accredited or approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.** (The Secretary publishes a list in the Federal Register of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations.); and
- (iii) Has students enrolled in that program when the institution offering the program applies for a grant under this part.

## Notes

### Amendments

[59 FR 38717, July 20, 1993, as amended at 79 FR 76101, Dec. 19, 2014]

### Authority

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1060 through 1063c, and 1068 through 1068h, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 59 FR 38717, July 20, 1993, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[59 FR 38717, July 20, 1993, as amended at 79 FR 76101, Dec. 19, 2014]