### Question
How is the term disaster-affected student defined?


### Answer
The term **disaster-affected student** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2755* as the following:

> a student enrolled at an eligible institution who—


(i) received a work-study award under this section for the academic year during which a major disaster occurred

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2755*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATIONS > Part C-Federal Work-Study Programs**

