ELIGIBILITY.

SEC. 145. ELIGIBILITY. (a) Part-Time.— (1) Requirements.— An individual may serve in a part-time national service program under this subtitle if such individual— (A) is 17 years of age or older; and (B) is a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (2) Priority.—In selecting applicants for a part-time program, States shall give priority to applicants who are currently employed. (b) Full-Time.—An individual may serve in a full-time national service program under this subtitle if such individual— (1) is 17 years of age or older; (2) has received a high school diploma or the equivalent of such diploma, or agrees to achieve a high school diploma or the equivalent of such diploma while participating in the program; and (3) is a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (c) Special Senior Service.—An individual may serve as a special senior service member under this subtitle if such individual— (1) is 60 years of age or older; and (2) meets the eligibility criteria for special senior service membership established by the Commission.