### Question
How is the "dependent of the student" defined?


### Answer
The term **dependent of the student** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv* as follows -

> the student's dependent children and other persons (except the student's spouse) who live with and receive more than one-half of their support from the student and will continue to receive more than half of their support from the student during the award year

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part E-Need Analysis**

