Eligibility does not depend on whether you also worked and paid into the system.
From the thenewstribune.com
The best prospects who completed their college eligibility as seniors are there.
From the denverpost.com
Josh Haegele had just finished his last year of eligibility at Missouri Baptist.
From the stltoday.com
He is on track to graduate this year, but has one year of eligibility remaining.
From the timesunion.com
In deciding eligibility for an OIC, the IRS will look at your income and assets.
From the delawareonline.com
People are asked to call 899-6842 for appointments and eligibility requirements.
From the courier-journal.com
Stricter eligibility rules since 2000 make sibling match-ups unusual these days.
From the nzherald.co.nz
We interview them, and see about their application and eligibility requirements.
From the timesunion.com
Arent will be a junior next season and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
From the heraldtribune.com
More examples
The quality or state of being eligible; "eligibility of a candidate for office"; "eligibility for a loan"
(eligible) qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor"
(eligible) One who is eligible; suitable; meeting the conditions; worthy of being chosen
(Eligible) qualified to start in a race, according to conditions.
(Eligible) Meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate or qualify.
(Eligible) Provisions contained in each health benefits plan that specify who qualifies for coverage under that plan.
(Eligible) A person who meets requirements for coverage.
(Eligible) A term that describes the state of an order. In this state an order may be edited to remove items, add items or have any other element changed.
(Eligible) An individual who has successfully completed an examination and is available for appointment to a certain class.