; (2) assurances that a student who meets the requirements under paragraph (1)— (A) receives a permanent seal or other marker on the student’s secondary school diploma or its equivalent; and (B) receives documentation of proficiency in the student’s official academic transcript; and (3) assurances that a student is not charged a fee for submitting an application under subsection (c). (c) Student participation in a Seal of Biliteracy program To participate in a Seal of Biliteracy program, a student must submit an application to the State that serves the student at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the State may require, including assurances that the student— (1) will receive a secondary school diploma or its equivalent in the year the student submits an application