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How Registering with Selective Service Helps Secure Employment
There’s a lot to consider when trying to get a job. What do I want to do? Where do I want to work? Where are the opportunities available? There’s one more important consideration that some men overlook: Am I registered with Selective Service System? By law, almost all men are required to register with the Selective Service System. Registration can mean the difference between gainful employment and an unending job search.
When to Register
· Virtually all men living in the United States, even noncitizens, are required to register.
· Men are legally required to register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. However, late registrations are accepted up until their 26th birthday.
Benefits of Registration
· By registering with the Selective Service System, men protect their eligibility for:
o Federal student loans.
o Placement in federally funded job training programs.
o Good government jobs, including some careers in law enforcement.
o Drivers licenses in some states.
How to Register
· Online at www.sss.gov, click on the registration icon.
· At any post office, or on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form).
Check Your Registration Status
· When you apply for a job, the employer will likely check your registration status. Stay one step ahead and visit www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx to make sure you took that important first step toward employment.