To be eligible to participate in the Job Corps, an individual must be:
(a)
At least 16 and not more than 24 years of age at the time of enrollment, except
(1)
There is no upper age limit for an otherwise eligible individual with a disability; and
(2)
Not more than 20% of individuals enrolled nationwide may be individuals who are aged 22 to 24 years old;
(b)
A low-income individual;
(c)
An individual who is facing one or more of the following barriers to education and employement:
(1)
Is basic skills deficient, as defined in WIA sec. 101(4 ); or
(2)
Is a school dropout; or
(3)
Is homeless, or a runaway, or a foster child; or
(5)
Requires additional education, vocational training, or intensive counseling and related assistance in order to participate successfully in regular schoolwork or to secure and hold meaningful employment; and
(d)
Meets the requirements of § 670.420, if applicable.