Becoming An Eagle Scout

Advancement for Members with Special Needs

• Review Section 10 of the Guide to Advancement here: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
• ABLE Scouts Resources Hub here: https://nhscouting.org/advancement/able-scouts/
• Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges – submit the completed application to your District Eagle Board, who will review it and, if they approve, will forward it to the Council Advancement Committee: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-730.pdf

Requesting Registration Beyond the Age of 18

• Review Section 10.1.0.0 of the Guide to Advancement here: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/

Requesting an Extension

• Review Section 9.0.4 of the Guide to Advancement here: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
• Submit a request for an extension here: https://nhscouting.org/advancement/eagle-scout/request-for-extension/

Appeals

• To appeal a denial of the extension request, please review Section 11.2.1.0 of the Guide to Advancement here: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
• To appeal an adverse Board of Review decision, please review Section 8.0.4 of the Guide to Advancement here: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/