✅ You are a candidate for a degree if you:
📌 Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university;
📌 Attend an educational institution that:
👉 Provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;
👉 Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.
🔎 An eligible educational institution primarily provides formal instruction, maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and has enrolled students attending its educational activities.