### Question
Can you define what eligible entity means?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 292o*:

> an eligible institution, an eligible lender, or a holder, as the case may be

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 292o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part A-Student Loans > subpart i-insured health education assistance loans to graduate students**

