### Question
What is the definition of means-tested Federal benefit program?


### Answer
The definition of **means-tested Federal benefit program** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*:

> a program of the Federal Government, other than a program under this subchapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42, in which eligibility for the programs’ benefits or the amount of such benefits are determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1099e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part I-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions**

