### Question
How does the law define disposable pay?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1095a*, **disposable pay** is defined as:

> that part of the compensation of any individual from an employer remaining after the deduction of any amounts required by law to be withheld

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1095a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part G-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

