Selective Service

Men who are. U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. A man 26 years of age or older, who is not registered with Selective Service, may request an agency review whether or not his failure to register was knowing or willful. The burden of proof is on the individual to show by a preponderance of evidence that his failure to register was neither knowing nor willful. A preponderance of evidence means a degree of relevant evidence that a reasonable person, considering the record as a whole, would accept as sufficient to support a conclusion that the matter asserted is more likely to be true than not true.Waivers granted are only valid for the agency granting the waiver.

I am exempt from registering (choose one):

  1. ____I was born female (currently only males are required to register for selective service).
  1. ____ I have not reached my 18th birthdate. My date of birth is______.
  1. ____I was born before 1960. My date of birth is ______.
  1. ____Since completing the FAFSA, I have registered for selective service (provide copy of registration).
  1. ____ I entered the U.S. after my 26th birthdate. (Submit copy Permanent Resident Alien card or other documentation that verifies the date you entered the United States of America).
  1. ____I served in the military (attach a copy of your DD214.)

Waiver Request

Failure to register for selective service prior to your 26th birthday makes you ineligible to receive financial aid. You can appeal if you believe you have extenuating circumstances as to why you did not register. First, you must obtain a “Request for Status Information Letter” from the Selective Service Agency at . Secondly, you must explain in writing why you did notregister with Selective Service afteryou turnedage 18 years old and before you turned 26 years old. You will be required to submit the Request for Status Information Letter” and awrittenstatement explaining why you did not register as required. You should also provide any evidence that can support your statement.

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

FULL NAME OF APPLICANT:

  1. I, ______,student ID # ______, certify that the information I have provided is accurate as stated. I understand that falsifying information could disqualify me for financial aid assistance.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Return your complete packet to Southern Crescent Technical CollegeOffice of Financial Aid:

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