Selective Service Registration Is Key (NAPSA)—There’s good news for young men whothinkthat life is getting too complicated. There is one thing that is actually getting more convenient—registering with the Selective Service. Young men are required by law to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to do so can result in fines and, in some cases, incarceration. By registering with Selective Service, young men remain eligible for Pell Grants and Guaranteed Student/PLUS Loans. Increased Convenience Fortunately, it is now possible to register online. To makeit even more convenient, you can even use an iPhone, BlackBerry or other smartphone or computer. How- ever, those who prefer the “old school” way can still register at a post office or when theyfill out a FAFSAform. A Key To Opportunities By registering with Selective Service, young men stay eligible for Pell Grants, College WorkStudy and Guaranteed Student/ PLUSLoans. Another advantage is that a young man stayseligible for federal job training, as well as numerousfederal jobs. To learn more, visit www.sss. gov.
