Young Men MustRegister With Selective Service (NAPSA)—There’s good news for young men living in the United States. It’s easier than ever to register with the Selective Service System. This is important since registration is required by law. a os a a ve o To help, here are some tips: The law requires virtually all male U.S. citizens and immigrants to register with the Selective Service System. To be in full compliance with the law, men turning 18 are required to register during the period of time beginning 30 days before until 30 days after their 18th birthday—a 60day window. This applies regardless of where they live. It also applies to male immigrants residing in the U.S. no matter their immigration status. Benefits Men who haveregistered remain eligible for federal student aid, most federal jobs and federal job training. Male noncitizens living in the U.S. who are 18 through 25 must register to remain eligible for citizenship. Many states and territories require registration for a driver’s license. Early Submission It is now possible for a man to submit registration information early, as long as heis at least 17 years and 3 monthsold. Where And How To Register Register Online. Go to www.sss.gov and click on the registration icon. It only takes a minute to complete the registration. When you submit your information, you get a registration numberinstantly. At the post office. Selective Service “mailback” registration forms are available at any U.S. Postal Service facility. Men living overseas may register at any U.S. embassyor consularoffice. The law requires virtually all male U.S. citizens to register with the Selective Service System. Fortunately, it’s now possible to do so online. By mail. A young man may also register by filling out a Reminder Mailback Card. Selective Service sends this card to many young men around the time they turn 18. Mailback cards are also available at some postoffices. The federal student aid form. Another way a young man can register is to check a box on the application form for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form). Simply check “Yes” on Box No. 29 of that form and the Department of Education will furnish Selective Service with the information to register the man. At school. Most of the high schools in the nation have a staff memberor teacher appointed as a Selective Service Registrar. These individuals help register young men. Penalties For Not Complying Those who don’t comply face fines of up to $250,000, a prison sentence of up to five years or both. Plus, they are ineligible for student financial aid and job training programs. To learn more about registration, visit WWW.SSS.goOv.
