§ 2503.21 - Age, citizenship, and other criteria for enrollment.

(a) Age and Citizenship. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, enrollment in projects that receive assistance under this program shall be limited to individuals who, at the time of enrollment, are:

(i) Not less than 16 years nor more than 25 years of age, except that summer programs may include individuals not less than 15 years of age nor more than 21 years of age at the time of the enrollment of such individuals; and

(ii) Citizens or nationals of the United States or lawful permanent resident aliens of the United States.

(2) A program agency may limit enrollment to any age group within the range specified above.

(b) Participation of Disadvantaged Youth. Programs that receive assistance shall ensure that educationally and economically disadvantaged youth, including youth in foster care who are becoming too old for foster care, youth with disabilities, youth with limited English proficiency, youth with limited basic skills or learning disabilities, and homeless youth, are offered opportunities to enroll.

(c) Special Corps Members. Program agencies may enroll a limited number of special corps members over age 25 so that the corps may draw on their special skills to fulfill the purposes of this Chapter. Projects are encouraged to consider senior citizens as special corps members.