Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 34 - Education |
Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary, Department of Education |
Part 21 - Equal Access to Justice |
Subpart C - How Is Eligibility Determined? |
§ 21.20 - Types of eligible applicants.
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§ 21.20 Types of eligible applicants.
The following types of parties that prevail in adversary adjudications are eligible to apply under the Act for an award of fees and other expenses:
(a) An individual who has a net worth of not more than $2 million.
(b) Any owner of an unincorporated business who has -
(1) A net worth of not more than $7 million, including both personal and business interests; and
(2) Not more than 500 employees.
(c) A charitable or other tax-exempt organization -
(1) As described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and
(2) Having not more than 500 employees.
(d) A cooperative association -
(1) As defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act (12 U.S.C. 1141(a)); and
(2) Having not more than 500 employees.
(e) Any other partnership, corporation, association, unit of local government, or organization that has -
(1) A net worth of not more than $7 million; and
(2) Not more than 500 employees.