eligibility of combinations of institutions

eligibility of combinations of institutions Sec. 242. (a) Sections 601(b), 601(c) and 605(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 are each amended to inserting after “institutions of higher education” the following: “and combinations of institutions of higher education”. (b) The second sentence of section 604(a) of such Act and the first sentence of section 604 (b) are each amended by inserting after “institution” the following; “or combination of institutions of higher education”. (c) The third sentence of section 604(a) is amended by striking out “applicant institutions” and inserting in lieu thereof “applicants”. (d) Section 604(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the second sentence the following: “A combination of institutions of higher education shall be eligible for such a grant in accordance with regulations of the Commissioner prescribing requirements for maintenance of effort.” (e) Section 605(b) (5) (C) of such Act is amended by striking out “institution” and inserting in lieu thereof “applicant”.