Relation to correspondence courses

A student enrolled in a course of instruction at an institution of higher education that is offered principally through distance education and leads to a recognized certificate, or recognized associate, recognized baccalaureate, or recognized graduate degree, conferred by such institution, shall not be considered to be enrolled in correspondence courses.

An institution of higher education referred to in subparagraph (A) shall not include an institution or school described in section 2302(3)(C) of this title .