; or (B) a degree-granting Tribal College or University— (i) at which the highest degree awarded is an associate degree; or (ii) an associate degree is the predominant degree awarded. (8) Evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices The term evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices means practices or reforms that meet the criteria for evidence tier 1 and evidence tier 2 under section 4611(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as determined by the Secretary in accordance with such section. (9) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101. (10) Means-tested Federal benefit program The term means-tested Federal benefit program has the meaning given the term in section 479. (11) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (12) State fiscal support for higher education (A) Inclusions (i) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term State fiscal support for higher education , used with respect to a State for a fiscal year, means an amount that is equal to— (I) the gross amount of applicable State funds appropriated or dedicated, and expended by the State, including funds from lottery receipts, in the fiscal year, that are used to support institutions of higher education and student financial aid for higher education in the State