### Question
How does the law define student?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12511*, **student** is defined as:

> an individual who is enrolled in an elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education on a full- or part-time basis

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division A-General Provisions**

