Loan applications will be considered on a first-come-first-serve basis, subject to availability of funds for loans and awards will be made on a first- come-first-serve basis to applicants who meet the criteria for receiving a loan. If no funds are available for loans, applications will be retained in the order of receipt for consideration as funds become available. (Authority: Sec. 8 of Pub. L. 102-54, 105 Stat. 271, 38 U.S.C. 501)