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


### Answer
The term **student** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 902* as follows -

> a person regularly pursuing a full-time course of study or training at an institution which is—


(A) a school or college or university operated or directly supported by the United States, or by any State or local government or political subdivision thereof,


(B) a school or college or university which has been accredited by a State or by a State recognized or nationally recognized accrediting agency or body

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS&rsquo; COMPENSATION**

