### Question
How is the "enrollment of needy students" defined?


### Answer
The term **enrollment of needy students** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1101a* as follows -

> an enrollment at an institution with respect to which—


(1) at least 50 percent of the degree students so enrolled are receiving need-based assistance under subchapter IV of this chapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42 in the second fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made (other than loans for which an interest subsidy is paid pursuant to section 1078 of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1101a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-DEVELOPING INSTITUTIONS > Part A-Hispanic-Serving Institutions**

