of the relative excess number of individuals in poverty in the State, compared to total excess number of individuals in poverty in all States with an approved State implementation plan. (B) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph: (i) Individuals in poverty The term individuals in poverty means the number of individuals who are living below 100 percent of the poverty line. (ii) Excess number The term excess number , when used with respect to the excess number of individuals in poverty in a State, means the number that represents the number of individuals in poverty in the State in excess of 8 percent of the total number of individuals in the State for whom the poverty status is determined. (C) Carryover of loan repayment credits Any loan repayment credits allotted to a State and not obligated to a borrower during the award year during which such credits were allotted shall— (i) be retained by the State during the period covered by the State plan