### Question
How is the term Native American Pacific Islander defined?


### Answer
The term **Native American Pacific Islander** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1099e* as the following:

> any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part I-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions**

