38 CFR § 17.547 - Eligibility.

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title: "38 CFR § 17.547 - Eligibility."
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# 17.547 Eligibility.

An individual is eligible to participate in the RCSSP if the individual meets the following requirements:

(a) Is accepted for enrollment or be currently enrolled on a full-time basis in a program of study at an accredited educational institution, school, or training program leading to a terminal doctorate degree in psychology, or a terminal masters degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling that would meet the education requirements for appointment to a position in one of those fields under 38 U.S.C. 7402(b); and

(b) Enters into an agreement with the Secretary under § 17.551.