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BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

• Regular curriculum at a college or university that offers degree programs regardless of whether a diploma is required. In order for a person in student status to be eligible, they must meet one of the following criteria: • Age 17 or younger or age 50 or older. • Receiving FIP. • Enrolled in an institution of higher education as a result of participation in: • A Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program. • A program under section 236 of the Trade Readjustment Act of 1974 us 19 USC 2341, et. seq. • Enrolled in a FAE&T or FAE&T plus, in a component or components that are either: Part of a program of career and technical education as defined under the Perkins Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) and a course of study that will lead to employment. Are limited to remedial courses, basic adult education, literacy, or English as a second language. • An employment and training program for low-income households operated by state and local government where one or more of the components of such program is at least equivalent to an acceptable FAP employment and training program component. This includes a program under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement act of 2006, administered by one of the 35 participating colleges that will lead to employment. Note: Some examples of career and technical programs offering certificate or diploma that will lead to employment are data entry occupations, medical and health care careers, HVAC and refrigeration, hospitality and tourism management. • Another state or local government employment and training program.