---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 62.52"
title: "42"
number: "62.52"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/62.52"
---

# §62.52. Definitions.


In addition to the definitions in [§ 62.2](/cfr/42/62.2.md) of this part, the following definitions will apply for purposes of this subpart:

The definitions of Qualifying loans, Commercial loans, Government loans, Educational expenses, and Living expenses as contained in [§ 62.22](/cfr/42/62.22.md) of this part will apply for purposes of this subpart.

Medically underserved area means health manpower shortage area or an area which has been designated by a State pursuant to standards described in [§ 62.54(b)(1)](/cfr/42/62.54.md?p=b-1) of this subpart which the Secretary has deemed acceptable.

State Loan Repayment Program or program means a State loan repayment program authorized under [section 338H](/cfr/42/338H.md) ([42 U.S.C. 254q-1](/usc/42/254q-1.md)) of the Act.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 215 of the Public Health Service Act, 58 Stat. 690 as amended, 63 Stat. 35 (42 U.S.C. 216); sec. 338H of the Public Health Service Act, 101 Stat. 999 (42 U.S.C. 254q-1).

### Source

Source: 54 FR 13464, Apr. 3, 1989, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 215 of the Public Health Service Act, 58 Stat. 690, as amended, 63 Stat. 35 (42 U.S.C. 216); sec. 751 of the Public Health Service Act, 90 Stat. 2281 (42 U.S.C. 294t), unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 45 FR 55429, Aug. 20, 1980, unless otherwise noted.