### Question
How is the "eligible student" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible student** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1131a* as follows -

> a student that is—


(1) enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate degree program at an institution of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1131a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS > Part C-Institute for International Public Policy**

