### Question
How does the law define eligible individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 297n*, **eligible individual** is defined as:

> an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a school of nursing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 297n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Student Loans**

