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Signing Up for Selective Service Is Key for Young Men

(NAPSI)—Many high school and college students and their families don’t realize it, but the road to a good education and career can begin with a single, simple step: registering with the Selective Service.

Why You Should Register

That’s because registration is required to be eligible for a number of valuable benefits. They include:

Eligibility for many college loans, grants and scholarships, such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Direct Stafford Loans/PLUS Loans, National Direct Student Loans, and College Work-Study.