Finding The Money Needed For College

Needed For College (NAPSA)—Young men looking for the money they need to payfor college may want to start their search by checking their Selective Service registration status on the Internet at www.sss. gov. That’s because young men are required to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of turning 18—it’s the law. A young man must register with the Selective Service System to be eligible for college loans from the federal government. Fulfilling this obligation can keep a young maneligible to find the moneyneededfor college. Registration with the Selective Service is required in order for a young man to be eligible for Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Guaranteed Student PLUS Loans, as well as federal job training andfederaljobs. Registration takes a minute, by either checking block #22 on the Federal FAFSA Student Aid Application or by going online at www.sss.gov from your smartphone or computer. If you don’t have access to the computer, then pick up a registration form at any US. post office. Some states even require it for a driver’s license. Registration is also required of a young man who wishes to becomea citizen. Failure to register can result in a fine, timein prison or both. To learn more about registration, visit www.sss.gov.