; and (B) has attained the age of 18. (6) Participating candidate The term participating candidate means a candidate who is certified by the Commission under section 503. (7) Qualified resident (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term qualified resident means, with respect to any State, an eligible individual whose primary residence is located in such State. (B) Exceptions (i) Students Any eligible individual who is a full-time student attending a post-secondary educational institution may elect to treat the State in which such institution is located as the State in which such individual is a qualified resident. (ii) Individuals living abroad Any eligible individual whose primary residence is outside the United States shall be treated as a qualified resident of— (I) in the case of an eligible individual who is qualified to vote in a State, the State in which the individual is qualified to vote; or (II) in the case of any other eligible individual, the last State in which such individual was domiciled before leaving the United States. 502. Distribution of democracy dollars to eligible individuals (a) Process and methods for distribution (1) In general Upon request of an eligible individual who is a qualified resident of a State in which an election for Federal office (other than a runoff election) is held, the Commission shall provide to such individual democracy dollars that may be used only in such election in the amount determined under subsection (b). (2) Limitations (A) Time for making request Any request under subsection (a) shall be made— (i) no earlier than the first day of the election cycle in which the election occurs