### Question
What is the definition of grace period?


### Answer
The definition of **grace period** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 292q*:

> the period of one year beginning on the date on which the borrower ceases to pursue a full-time course of study at a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, or veterinary medicine

#### 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**

