Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in the START 2 Program:
- Must be a Filipino citizen;
- Must be eighteen (18) years old; If under the age of 18, a special consent must be secured from the parents and or legal guardian to allow the student to render part-time work;
- Must be an undergraduate student of De La Salle University-Manila enrolled in at least nine (9) units or a graduate student enrolled in at least six (6) units during the term of employment;
- Must not be enrolled in more than twelve (12) units for undergraduate students and not more than nine (9) units for graduate students;
- Must not have any major offense;
- Must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.500 at the time of application;
- Must not have a failing grade in any course in the preceding term of enrolment;
- Must have written consent from Parent On-Record (for students below 18 years old); and
- Must be physically fit as evidenced by a Medical Certificate from a qualified physician.