### Question
What is the definition of student?


### Answer
The definition of **student** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 3116*:

> an individual enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education who is pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the institution of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3116*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 31-AUTHORITY FOR EMPLOYMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITIES**

