### Question
Can you define what nontraditional student means?


### Answer
**Nontraditional student** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*:

> an individual who—


(A) delays enrollment in an institution of higher education by three or more years after secondary school graduation

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part Q-Rural Development Grants for Rural-Serving Colleges and Universities**

