### Question
What is the definition of full-time equivalent students?


### Answer
The definition of **full-time equivalent students** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1058*:

> the sum of the number of students enrolled full time at an institution, plus the full-time equivalent of the number of students enrolled part time (determined on the basis of the quotient of the sum of the credit hours of all part-time students divided by 12) at such institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1058*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

