### Question
Can you define what excepted PLUS loan means?


### Answer
**Excepted PLUS loan** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1098e*:

> a loan under section 1078–2 of this title, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, that is made, insured, or guaranteed on behalf of a dependent student

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1098e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

