policies The following principles and policies shall govern the Recent Graduates Program: (A) (i) Except as provided in clause (ii), a participant in the Recent Graduates Program shall have obtained a qualifying degree, or completed a qualifying career or technical education program, as determined by the Director, during the 3-year period preceding application to the Recent Graduates Program. (ii) In the case of a veteran who, due to the military service obligation of the veteran, would be precluded from participating in the Recent Graduates Program because the veteran is unable to apply during the 3-year period required under clause (i), that clause shall be applied by substituting 6-year period for 3-year period . (B) Responsibilities assigned to a recent graduate shall be consistent with— (i) the qualifications, educational background, and career interests of the graduate