### Question
What does consumer reporting agency mean?


### Answer
**Consumer reporting agency** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1088*:

> given the term "consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis" in Section [1](#1088_1_target) 1681a(p) of title 15.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1088*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

