Possibilities of getting an .edu ?

Hi experts, I noticed that there might be some "ways" in landing an .edu domain as individual! Yes I am surprise of this too, and still searching for more information in this area. To what I know so far, .edu is only for educational institution isn't it?? or I have been lagging, and didn't update my eyesight yet??

Is this just a rumuor or it is happening somewhere? somehow? anyone got idea?