### Question
How does the law define eligible program?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 936f*, **eligible program** is defined as:

> a program administered by the Rural Utilities Service and authorized in—


(A) this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 936f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS**

