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42 U.S.C. § 12592 — Description of participants
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**(a) In general** For purposes of this division, an individual shall be considered to be a participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) if the individual—
(1) meets such eligibility requirements, directly related to the tasks to be accomplished, as may be established by the program;
(2) is selected by the program to serve in a position with the program;
(3) is 17 years of age or older at the time the individual begins the term of service;
(4) has received a high school diploma or its equivalent, agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent (unless this requirement is waived based on an individual education assessment conducted by the program) and the individual did not drop out of an elementary or secondary school to enroll in the program, or is enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis and is considered eligible for funds under [section 1091 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(5) is a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
**(b) Special rules for certain youth programs** An individual shall be considered to be a participant in a youth corps program described in [section 12572(a)(3)(B)(x) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572/a/3/B/x&num=0&edition=prelim) that is carried out with assistance provided under [section 12571(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/a&num=0&edition=prelim) if
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**(a) In general** For purposes of this division, an individual shall be considered to be a participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) if the individual—
(1) meets such eligibility requirements, directly related to the tasks to be accomplished, as may be established by the program;
(2) is selected by the program to serve in a position with the program;
(3) is 17 years of age or older at the time the individual begins the term of service;
(4) has received a high school diploma or its equivalent, agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent (unless this requirement is waived based on an individual education assessment conducted by the program) and the individual did not drop out of an elementary or secondary school to enroll in the program, or is enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis and is considered eligible for funds under [section 1091 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(5) is a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
**(b) Special rules for certain youth programs** An individual shall be considered to be a participant in a youth corps program described in [section 12572(a)(3)(B)(x) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572/a/3/B/x&num=0&edition=prelim) that is carried out with assistance provided under [section 12571(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/a&num=0&edition=prelim) if the individual—
(1) satisfies the requirements specified in subsection (a), except paragraph (3) of such subsection; and
(2) is between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service.
**(c) Waiver** The Corporation may waive the requirements of subsection (a)(4) with respect to an individual if the program in which the individual seeks to become a participant conducts an independent evaluation demonstrating that the individual is incapable of obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 5091, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3172, set forth purpose of this subchapter.
Section 5091a, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, authorized Federal grants for Youthbuild projects.
Section 5091b, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, related to service in construction and rehabilitation projects.
Section 5091c, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, related to education and job training services.
Section 5091d, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, set forth permitted uses of funds provided under this subchapter.
Section 5091e, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, set forth eligibility requirements for participants.
Section 5091f, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, provided living allowance for full-time program participants.
Section 5091g, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed that services and activities be carried out through arrangements or under contracts with certain entities.
Section 5091h, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed prescribing of standards for evaluating performance of projects.
Section 5091i, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211,
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**(a) Selection process** Subject to subsections (b) and (c) and [section 12583(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12583/f&num=0&edition=prelim), the actual recruitment and selection of an individual to serve in a national service program receiving assistance under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) or to fill an approved national service position shall be conducted by the entity to which the assistance and approved national service positions are provided.
**(b) Nondiscrimination and nonpolitical selection of participants** The recruitment and selection of individuals to serve in national service programs receiving assistance under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) or to fill approved national service positions shall be consistent with the requirements of [section 12635 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12635&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Second term** Acceptance into a national service program to serve a second term of service under [section 12593 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12593&num=0&edition=prelim) shall only be available to individuals who perform satisfactorily in their first term of service.
**(d) Recruitment and placement** The Corporation and each State Commission shall establish a system to recruit individuals who desire to perform national service and to assist the placement of these individuals in approved national service positions, which may include positions available under titles
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The Congress finds that the Youth Conservation Corps has demonstrated a high degree of success as a pilot program wherein American youth, representing all segments of society, have benefited by gainful employment in the healthful outdoor atmosphere of the national park system, the national forest system, other public land and water areas of the United States and by their employment have developed, enhanced, and maintained the natural resources of the United States, and whereas in so doing the youth have gained an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s environment and heritage equal to one full academic year of study, it is accordingly the purpose of this subchapter to expand and make permanent the Youth Conservation Corps and thereby further the development and maintenance of the natural resources by America’s youth, and in so doing to prepare them for the ultimate responsibility of maintaining and managing these resources for the American people.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 120, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1205, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1483, provided for a 10-year longitudinal study and reports on the impact of the activities carried out under this division.
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**(a) In general** In order to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under this subchapter, a student must—
(1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree, certificate, or other program (including a program of study abroad approved for credit by the eligible institution at which such student is enrolled) leading to a recognized educational credential at an institution of higher education that is an eligible institution in accordance with the provisions of [section 1094 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1094&num=0&edition=prelim), except as provided in subsections (b)(3) and (b)(4), and not be enrolled in an elementary or secondary school;
(2) if the student is presently enrolled at an institution, be maintaining satisfactory progress in the course of study the student is pursuing in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c);(q)
(3) not owe a refund on grants previously received at any institution under this subchapter, or be in default on any loan from a student loan fund at any institution provided for in part E, or a loan made, insured, or guaranteed by the Secretary under this subchapter for attendance at any institution;
(4) file with the Secretary, as part of the original financial aid application process, a certification, which need not be notarized, but which shall include—
(A) a statement of educational purpose stating that the money attributable to such grant, loan, or loan guarantee will be used solely for expenses related to attendance or continued attendance at such institution; and
(B) such student’s social security number;
(5) be a citizen or national of the United States, a permanent resident of the United States, or able to provide evidence from the Immigration and N
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12592
section 12593 of this title to be performed before, dur-
ing, or after attendance at an institution of higher edu-
cation;’’.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1312(2)(A), substituted
‘‘section 12572(a)(3)(B)(x)’’ for ‘‘section 12572(a)(2) of this
title or a program described in section 12572(a)(9)’’ in
introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1312(2)(B), substituted
‘‘paragraph (3)’’ for ‘‘paragraph (4)’’.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1312(3), substituted
‘‘(a)(4)’’ for ‘‘(a)(5)’’.
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–304 substituted ‘‘sub-
section (a)(5)’’ for ‘‘subsection (a)(5)(A)’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009,
see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note
under section 4950 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub.
L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amend-
ment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
§ 12592. Selection of national service participants
(a) Selection process
Subject to subsections (b) and (c) and section
12583(f) of this title, the actual recruitment and
selection of an individual to serve in a national
service program receiving assistance under sec-
tion 12571 of this title or to fill an approved na-
tional service position shall be conducted by the
entity to which the assistance and approved na-
tional service positions are provided.
(b) Nondiscrimination and nonpolitical selection
of participants
The recruitment and selection of individuals
to serve in national service programs receiving
assistance under section 12571 of this title or to
fill approved national service positions s
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