### Question
What does eligible entity mean?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 294a*:

> an entity that has received funds under this section, is operating an area health education center program, including an area health education center or centers, and has a center or centers that are no longer eligible to receive financial assistance under subsection (a)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages**

