### Question
Can you define what gang-related offense means?


### Answer
**Gang-related offense** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1161w*:

> an offense that involves the circumstances described in subparagraph (B) and that is—


(i) a Federal or State felony involving a controlled substance (as defined in section 802 of title 21) for which the maximum penalty is not less than five years

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part W-Path to Success**

