### Question
How is the term national emergency defined?


### Answer
The term **national emergency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1088* as the following:

> the national emergency by reason of certain terrorist attacks declared by the President on September 14, 2001, or subsequent national emergencies declared by the President by reason of terrorist attacks

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1088*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

