; or (ii) an associate degree is the most frequently awarded degree; or (D) a branch campus of a 4-year public institution of higher education (as defined in section 101), if, at such branch campus— (i) the highest degree awarded is an associate degree; or (ii) an associate degree is the most frequently awarded degree. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means an institution of higher education. (3) Eligible student The term eligible student means any student who is enrolled in an eligible entity. (4) Institution of higher education Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101 or 102(c). (i) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. .