### Question
Can you define what written consent means?


### Answer
**Written consent** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1098h*:

> a separate, written document that is signed and dated (which may include by electronic format) by an applicant, which—


(i) indicates that the information being disclosed includes return information disclosed under section 6103(l)(13) of title 26 with respect to the applicant

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1098h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part G-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

