### Question
Can you define what competitive procedures means?


### Answer
**Competitive procedures** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1018a*:

> given the term in section 259(b) of title 41.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1018a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part D-Administrative Provisions for Delivery of Student Financial Assistance**

