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


### Answer
**Eligible individual** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 297o*:

> an individual who—


(1) is a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 297o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Student Loans**

