### Question
Can you define what disposable pay means?


### Answer
**Disposable pay** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1095a*:

> that part of the compensation of any individual from an employer remaining after the deduction of any amounts required by law to be withheld

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1095a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

