### Question
What is the definition of eligible student?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible student** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1070a*:

> a full-time student who, for the academic year for which the determination of eligibility is made—


(1) is a citizen of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 1-federal pell grants**

