### Question
How does the law define eligible military borrower?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1087e*, **eligible military borrower** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A)(i) is serving on active duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part D-William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program**

