### Question
How is the "affiliate" defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1094* as follows -

> a person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another person

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1094*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

