<p>I think your neighbor is in the clear.</p>
<p>This is from a while back, but I do not see how the rules could have changed that much with regards to what you are asking…</p>
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<p>It has a pdf file which speaks on eligibility and says this…</p>
<p>Degrees below the baccalaureate level</p>
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<p>I would assume that a community college carpentry certificate from over thirty years ago would be below the BA level.</p>