### Question
What is the definition of nondepartmental student financial assistance program?


### Answer
The definition of **nondepartmental student financial assistance program** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1015*:

> any grant, loan, scholarship, fellowship, or other form of financial aid for students pursuing a postsecondary education that is—


(A) distributed directly to the student or to the student's account at an institution of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1015*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Cost of Higher Education**

