(a) An applicant must attest that:

1. (1) at the time of initial application, she/he is at least 18 years of age; and

2. (2) at the time of credentialing, she/he is a resident of New York State; or, has lived or worked in New York State at least 51 percent of the time during the active application period.

   (b) Completed education.

3. (1) An applicant for a CASAC or CPS must have earned at least a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma.

4. (2) An applicant for a CPP must have earned at least a bachelor's degree.

   (c) Criminal history information review.

   An applicant for any credential or renewal must comply with the provisions of Part 805 of this Title in relation to provision of fingerprints and required criminal history information review.