“Institution of higher education” means an educational institution which
     A. Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; and

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 405/246

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     B. Is legally authorized in this State to provide a program of education beyond high school; and
     C. Provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor’s or higher degree, or provides a program which is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, a program of post-graduate or post-doctoral studies, or a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and
     D. Is a public institution or a nonprofit organization.