You may apply for assistance for employment or training if all of the following criteria are met:

(a) You meet the definition of Indian in §26.1; and

(b) You are residing on or near an Indian reservation or in a service area, or in the agreed contract service area; and

(c) You are unemployed or underemployed or need and can benefit from employment assistance as determined by your servicing office; and

(d) You complete an ISP.