Job Opportunities And The Selective Service

eS Job Opportu And The Selective Service (NAPSA)—In addition to working hard and getting good grades, there is another key to success for young men—registering with the Selective Service. Here are some key thingsto consider. Q. Are there benefits to registering? A. Yes. Registration keeps the door open to federal college loans and grants, federal jobs and U.S. citizenship for immigrants. Proof of registration is also required for jobs with many states and municipal governments as well as governmentcontractors. When a young man registers with the Selective Service, it can open the door to govern- ment loans for higher education and job training. Q. When must young men register with the Selective Service? A. All young men,regardless of their immigration status, are required to register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Q. Are there penalties if you fail to register? A. Yes. Men whofail to register face penalties that range from fines to prison or both. The good newsis that registration is convenient. You can nowregister online, at a post office, by mail or when applying for federal studentaid. To learn more, visit www.sss.gov or call (888) 6551825 toll free.