### Question
Can you define what assistance means?


### Answer
**Assistance** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1087h*:

> the provision of technical support, training, materials, technical assistance, and financial assistance

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part D-William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program**

