by the institution or other grant recipient. . (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered entity means an institution of higher education, a Federal contractor, a student, or any other entity that is subject to the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). (2) The term Federal student loan means a loan described in section 3502(a)(2) of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ), as amended by this Act. 142. Protecting students from predatory recruitment (a) Undercover and audit-based investigations During the covered period, in carrying out the provisions of subpart 3 of part H of title IV of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1099c et seq.), including paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 498A(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099c–1(a) ), the Secretary of Education shall— (1) conduct regular undercover and audit-based investigations for the purpose of encouraging the ethical treatment of students and prospective students and detecting fraud and abuse in the Federal student aid programs, including— (A) violations described in section 487(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(c)(3) )