### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 293a* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) is from a disadvantaged background

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 293a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part B-Health Professions Training for Diversity**

