Certification: To the best of my knowledge, the information provided is accurate and complete. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older, competent to complete the certification of citizen/eligible non-citizen status, and that the information provided in this application is true and accurate, under penalty of perjury. I authorize Educational Opportunity (EOC) to request and receive records related to my academic and degree status, financial aid status, and higher education registration and enrollment records for the purposes of tracking student academic progress, recordkeeping, and reporting purposes. I authorize EOC to use this information for purposes of public relations, media events, recruitment, editorials, and possible referrals to other agencies for which I may be eligible.