### Question
How does PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY define eligible student?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16536*, **eligible student** is defined as:

> a student who attends an institution of higher education that offers a doctoral degree in a field relevant to a mission area of the Department

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16536*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

