### Question
How is the term veteran defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv* as the following:

> any individual who—


(A) has engaged in the active duty in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part E-Need Analysis**

