### Question
How does the law define students with exceptional need?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1070b*, **students with exceptional need** is defined as:

> students with the lowest expected family contributions at the institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 3-federal supplemental educational opportunity grants**

