### Question
How is the "Freely Associated States" defined?


### Answer
The term **Freely Associated States** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1003* as follows -

> the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

