Can students claim an award if they were not invited to verify their eligibility?

Yes. Students can choose to verify their eligibility at BigFuture.org even if they do not receive an email invitation from College Board but believe they meet the eligibility criteria for the First-Generation and Rural and Small Town Recognition Award designations. Students will not be able to provide information for the School Recognition Award unless they are invited via email. They can verify their eligibility here. 

Learn about the National Recognition Program