Section 457-605-2 - Initial Student EligibilityA. The student must be a resident of Maine and a graduating high school senior in a public or private secondary school or have received the equivalent of a certificate of graduation as recognized by the State of Maine in the calendar year of the scholarship award. Maine State residents who attend out-of-state secondary schools are eligible to participate in this program.B. The student must provide written evidence of having been admitted for enrollment at an institution of higher education on a full time basis.C. The student must show evidence of outstanding academic achievement and promise of continued academic achievement.D. The student must certify that the student is a United States citizen or national or provide evidence from the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service that the student (A) is a permanent resident of the United States; or (B) is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident.E. The student must certify that the student is not ineligible to receive assistance as a result of default on a Federal student loan or other obligation.94- 457 C.M.R. ch. 605, § 2