### Question
How is the term teacher candidate defined?


### Answer
The term **teacher candidate** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1070g* as the following:

> a student or teacher described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1070g–2(a)(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 9-teach grants**

