### Question
How is the term older American defined?


### Answer
The term **older American** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 8191* as the following:

> an individual who has attained 55 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > 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**

