Code of Federal Regulations Title 34. Education § 34.647.3 Who is eligible to participate in a McNair project?

(a)(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States;  or

(2) Is a permanent resident of the United States;  or

(3) Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident;  or

(4) Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands;  or

(5) Is a resident of one of the Freely Associated States.

(1) A low-income individual who is a first-generation college student;

(2) A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education;  or

(3) A member of a group that is not listed in § 647.7 if the group is underrepresented in certain academic disciplines as documented by standard statistical references or other national survey data submitted to and accepted by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis.