### Question
How does the law define special combat pay?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*, **special combat pay** is defined as:

> pay received by a member of the Armed Forces because of exposure to a hazardous situation

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1087vv*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part E-Need Analysis**

