5 CFR 315.614 Hiring Authority - Recent College Graduates
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)?
Note:
1) Veterans who have completed a period of not less than four years of intervening obligated service in a uniformed service, may apply not later than two years after the date on which they were released or discharged from uniformed service.
2) Applicants who have not yet graduated, but will graduate by the date specified in the vacancy announcement, are also eligible to apply.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating the character of service), or other proof of service which includes the character of service.