### Question
How is the term eligible person defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible person** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 4702* as the following:

> a citizen or national of the United States or a permanent resident alien of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 4702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 59-BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM**

