Hispanic or Latino (All Races) - All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
American Indian or Alaskan Native - All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian or Other Pacific Islander - All persons having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent including for example Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam and all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
Black or African American (Not of Hispanic origin) - All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
Caucasion - All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
Individual with Disabilities
Defined as a person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of his or her major life activity(s), (2) has a record of such impairment(s), or (3) is regarded as having such impairment(s). For purposes of this definition, an individual with disability(s) is substantially limited if he or she is likely to experience difficulty in securing, retaining, or advancing in employment because of the disability(s).
Special Disabled Veteran
Defined as a veteran who is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Veterans Administration for a disability (I) rated
at 30% or more, or (ii) rated at 10 or 20% in the case of a veteran who has been determined under Section 1506 to have a serious employment disability, or a person who was discharged from active duty because of a service connected disability.
Veteran of the Vietnam Era
Defined as a veteran who (a) served on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or (b) served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge, or (c) was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of his or her active duty was performed between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
Other Eligible Veteran
Defined as any veteran who served in a “war” declared by Congress, in a campaign or on an expedition for which a campaign badge, a service medal, or an expeditionary medal has been awarded.