### Question
Can you define what default means?


### Answer
**Default** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 292q*:

> the failure of a borrower of a loan made under this subpart to—


(i) make an installment payment when due

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 292q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part A-Student Loans > subpart ii-federally-supported student loan funds**

