### Question
How does the law define associated person?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1087*, **associated person** is defined as:

> any person, other than a natural person, directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Association

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

