### Question
How does the law define grace period?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 297a*, **grace period** is defined as:

> the period of nine months beginning on the date on which the borrower ceases to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at a school of nursing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 297a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Student Loans**

