-be at least 14, but not yet 21 years of age

 

-be actively enrolled in a formal educational program

 

-maintain minimum academic standards of a 2.0 GPA or equivalent

 

-be free of any medical, physical or mental defects that could cause injury to the applicant or jeopardize others participating in the program

 

-have no serious criminal record, arrest or convictions which include traffic violation

 

-have written permission from a parent/guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age

 

-be of good moral character and free of any criminal associations

 

-pass a background investigation