# 34 C.F.R. § 646.3 (2026): Who is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 646.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Chapter VI: OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Part 646: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM / Subpart A: General / § 646.3: § 646.3   Who is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project?

## Text

A student is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project if the student meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.
(b) Is enrolled at the grantee institution or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at that institution.
(c) Has a need for academic support, as determined by the grantee, in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program.
(d) Is—
(1) A low-income individual;
(2) A first generation college student; or
(3) An individual with disabilities.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a-14)

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 646.1 (2026) § 646.1   What is the Student Support Services Program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_1.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.2 (2026) § 646.2   Who is eligible to receive a grant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_2.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.3 (2026) § 646.3   Who is eligible to participate in a Student Support Services project?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_3.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.4 (2026) § 646.4   What activities and services does a project provide?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_4.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.5 (2026) § 646.5   How long is a project period?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_5.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.6 (2026) § 646.6   What regulations apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_6.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 646.7 (2026) § 646.7   What definitions apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P646_S646_7.md)

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