### Question
How is the "means-tested Federal benefit program" defined?


### Answer
The term **means-tested Federal benefit program** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1059e* as follows -

> a program of the Federal Government, other than a program under subchapter IV of this chapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42, in which eligibility for the program's benefits, or the amount of such benefits, are determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1059e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part A-Strengthening Institutions**

