Detailed Eligibility Documentation

  • Under the July 11, 2025 U.S. Department of Education Interpretation, only U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and individuals considered “Qualified Aliens” under the Personal Responsibility and Workforce Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 may receive federally funded adult education services.

    ✅ Eligibility Documentation for Title II-funded Adult Education
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    Preferred verification document

    The preferred verification document for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and Qualified Aliens is a REAL State Identification Card or REAL Driver’s License (Texas or other state)

    Examples of Texas Real ID-compliant identification

     


    Note: Must not be a LIMITED TERM DL OR ID

    Other Forms of Documentation

    Status Documentation
    U.S. Citizen U.S. birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate
    U.S. National (Born in U.S. territories, e.g., American Samoa) Passport, birth certificate
    Lawful Permanent Resident Green Card (Form I-551)
    Refugee I-94 with code "RE", USCIS approval notice
    Asylee I-94 with code "AS", asylum grant letter
    Parolee (1+ year) I-94 marked “Parole” valid ≥1 year
    Cuban or Haitian Entrant I-94 or USCIS notice
    VAWA Self-Petitioner USCIS letter of approval or prima facie determination