### Question
Can you define what eligible student means?


### Answer
**Eligible student** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1161k*:

> a student who—


(i) is eligible to receive assistance under section 1070a of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part K-Pilot Programs To Increase College Persistence and Success**

