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what does this mean?

i am trying to get a scholarship and i have been incarcerated but it says the fallowing Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant — Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) The Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (WNTSG) is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program (TELS). The WNTSG is a grant that is available only to Tennessee residents that attend a Tennessee Technology Center. This program became effective the Fall term of 2004. ELIGIBILITY – Must be a Tennessee resident one year prior to May 1st. State residency is determined using TBR promulgated rules; TBR Rules 0240-2-2. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Must be in compliance with Selective Service Requirements Must be in compliance with federal drug-free rules and laws for receiving financial aid Must not be in default on a federal student loan Must not owe a financial aid refund or overpayment Must not be incarcerated Must meet the enrollment requirements for both the school and the program. (Do not have to have a high school diploma or GED if not required for enrollment in the school or program.) Must be enrolled in a program leading to a certificate or diploma. Continuing education and supplemental certificate programs are not eligible. Must have never received the Tennessee HOPE scholarship or have completed a certificate or diploma program with the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant i do have a felony it is a year and 3 months old and i am trying to get my life together

Public Comments

1. "Must not be incarcerated" Didn't you ask in your last question if you would go to jail? Why, if you are already there? I'm confused...
2. sounds like it means you must not CURRENTLY be incarcerated. I would still apply for it. The worst they can say is no.
3. People who have had a felony conviction do not qualify for any Grants or Scholarships, you can apply for a student loan as long as it was not a drug charge.
4. I'm not 100% sure, but I think this line: >>'Must be in compliance with federal drug-free rules and laws for receiving financial aid "<< means that if your conviction was drug-related you would not be eligible. Good luck!
5. Our govt hates poor people and will do everything it can to make sure the truly needy don't get the assistance. It looks like you are not eligible for this program. You might be able to find scholarships targeted to young people trying to start over. good luck!
6. It just says that you must not currently be in jail. I think it's okay if you have previously served a sentence. You can just apply anyway and see what happens.