### Question
How does STUDENT ASSISTANCE define opportunity pool loan?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1094*, **opportunity pool loan** is defined as:

> a private education loan made by a lender to a student attending the institution or the family member of such a student that involves a payment, directly or indirectly, by such institution of points, premiums, additional interest, or financial support to such lender for the purpose of such lender extending credit to the student or the family

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1094*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

