Financial Aid. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for federal student financial aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, servicers, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.
However, technical skills, such as rescuing victims from trapped vehicles or applying enough retardant to put out a fire, require special training. You don't need to complete a four-year college degree to become a firefighter, though many candidates take postsecondary courses.
Eligibility Requirements: To apply for the position of firefighter, you must: 1  Be at least 18 years of age. 2  Have a high school diploma or GED. 3  Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.4  Have no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.ligibility Requirements: To apply for the position of firefighter, you must: 1  Be at least 18 years of age. 2  Have a high school diploma or GED. 3  Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. 4  Have no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.