34 C.F.R. § 692.40
To be eligible for assistance, a student must—
(b) Have substantial financial need as determined annually in accordance with the State's criteria approved by the Secretary.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070c-2, 1091)
[52 FR 45433, Nov. 27, 1987, as amended at 65 FR 38730, June 22, 2000]