(a) A student is eligible, if he/she:(1) is a citizen of Mexico,(2) meets the admissions requirements and any restrictive enrollment criteria of the institution in which he/she enrolls,(3) enrolls on a full-time basis unless fewer hours are needed for graduation, and(4) shows financial need after the financial resources of the foreign student and the student's family are considered in keeping with Board guidelines.(b) A student admitted for enrollment at an eligible institution prior to July 12, 1991 may not participate in the pilot program unless able to prove financial need that was unknown at the time of admission.(c) Although financial need is the primary eligibility criterion for the pilot program, institutions may set priorities in selecting participants from among eligible students.