# § 1234i. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter:
**(1)** The term “recipient” means a recipient of a grant or cooperative agreement under an applicable program.
**1** The term “applicable program” excludes programs authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.] and assistance programs provided under the Act of September 30, 1950[^1] (Public Law 874, 81st Congress), and the Act of September 23, 1950[^1] (Public Law 815, 81st Congress).
See References in Text note below.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 460, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title III, § 3501(a), Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 357.)
## Editorial Notes
### References in Text
The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in par. (2), is , , , which is classified generally to chapter 28 (§ 1001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Act of (Public Law 874, 81st Congress), referred to in par. (2), is , , which was classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 236 et seq.) of this title prior to repeal by , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Act of (Public Law 815, 81st Congress), referred to in par. (2), is , as amended generally by act , , , which was classified generally to chapter 19 (§ 631 et seq.) of this title prior to repeal by , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Effective Date
Section effective 180 days after , but not applicable to recipients receiving written notice to return funds prior to that date, see , set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under .