### Question
How is the "major disaster" defined?


### Answer
The term **major disaster** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1087* as follows -

> given such term in section 5122(2) of title 42.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part C-Federal Work-Study Programs**

