### Question
What is the definition of disaster-affected student?


### Answer
The definition of **disaster-affected student** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1087*:

> a student enrolled at an eligible institution who—


(i) received a work-study award under this section for the academic year during which a major disaster occurred

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part C-Federal Work-Study Programs**

