### Question
How is the "eligible veteran's dependent" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible veteran's dependent** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1070h* as follows -

> a dependent or an independent student—


(1) whose parent or guardian was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 10-scholarships for veteran's dependents**

