# 34 CFR § 21.20: Types of eligible applicants

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 CFR § 21.20
- **Heading:** Types of eligible applicants
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 34—Education > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary, Department of Education > PART 21—EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE > Subpart C—How Is Eligibility Determined?

## Text

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.
(Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(b)(1)(B))

## Nearby sections

- [34 CFR § 21.1 § 21.1 Equal Access to Justice Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.1.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.2 § 21.2 Time period when the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.2.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.3 § 21.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.3.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.10 § 21.10 Adversary adjudications covered by the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.10.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.11 § 21.11 Effect of judicial review of adversary adjudication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.11.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.20 § 21.20 Types of eligible applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.20.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.21 § 21.21 Determination of net worth and number of employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.21.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.22 § 21.22 Applicants representing others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.22.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.30 § 21.30 Time for filing application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.30.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.31 § 21.31 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.31.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.32 § 21.32 Confidentiality of information about net worth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.32.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.33 § 21.33 Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.33.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.40 § 21.40 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.40.md)
- [34 CFR § 21.41 § 21.41 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.41.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-21.20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.