### Question
How does HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE define means-tested Federal benefit program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1067q*, **means-tested Federal benefit program** is defined as:

> 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 programs’ 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. § 1067q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-INSTITUTIONAL AID > Part F-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving Institutions**

