### Question
What is the definition of civil legal assistance attorney?


### Answer
The definition of **civil legal assistance attorney** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1078*:

> an attorney who—


(A) is a full-time employee of—


(i) a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance with respect to civil matters to low-income individuals without a fee

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1078*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

