### Question
How does the law define covered programs?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3334g*, **covered programs** is defined as:

> any loan repayment program, loan forgiveness program, financial counseling program, or similar program, established pursuant to title X of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) or any other provision of law that may be administered or used by an element of the intelligence community

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3334g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES**

