### Question
What is the definition of self-employment assistance program?


### Answer
The definition of **self-employment assistance program** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 3306*:

> a program under which—


(1) individuals who meet the requirements described in paragraph (3) are eligible to receive an allowance in lieu of regular unemployment compensation under the State law for the purpose of assisting such individuals in establishing a business and becoming self-employed

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 3306*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Employment Taxes > CHAPTER 23-FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT**

