### Question
What does older American mean?


### Answer
**Older American** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 8191*:

> an individual who has attained 55 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part G-Allen J. Ellender Fellowship Program > subpart 3-programs for recent immigrants, students of migrant parents and older americans**

