### Question
Can you define what grace period means?


### Answer
**Grace period** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 297a*:

> the period of nine months beginning on the date on which the borrower ceases to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at a school of nursing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 297a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSE EDUCATION > Part B-Assistance to Nursing Students > subpart ii-student loans**

