### Question
How is the term national emergency defined?


### Answer
The term **national emergency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1098ee* as the following:

> a national emergency declared by the President of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1098ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F&ndash;1-Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students**

