34 CFR §647.3

1. (a)
   1. (1)Is a citizen or national of the United States; or
   2. (2)Is a permanent resident of the United States; or
   3. (3)Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident; or
   4. (4)Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; or
   5. (5)Is a resident of one of the Freely Associated States.
2. (b)Is currently enrolled in a degree program at an institution of higher education that participates in the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the HEA.
3. (c)Is—
   1. (1)A low-income individual who is a first-generation college student;
   2. (2)A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education; or
   3. (3)A member of a group that is not listed in § 647.7 if the group is underrepresented in certain academic disciplines as documented by standard statistical references or other national survey data submitted to and accepted by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis.
4. (d)Has not enrolled in doctoral level study at an institution of higher education.