7.1 HRSA Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for HRSA-supported funding, students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of program entry
- Have completed a high school diploma or GED prior to enrollment
- Be one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- A non-citizen national of the United States
- A lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
- An individual with a qualifying immigration status under federal law, such as:
- Refugees
- Asylees
- Individuals granted protection from deportation
- Cuban or Haitian entrants
- Survivors of human trafficking
- Individuals with protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Meet the program’s essential functions and technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Remain in good academic and professional standing throughout the program
Eligibility for HRSA support is verified in accordance with federal guidelines and Institute procedures. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in loss of HRSA-funded benefits.