Abstract: A system and method is provided for determine eligibility by an applicant to multiple programs. Specifically, a system and method is provided that requires less effort by the applicant for applying to multiple programs. In one example, an applicant screening and application process are combined in a single interview. In another example, duplicative information required among multiple programs is collected one time, versus conventional methods that require separate data collection processes for each program. Further, after minimum set of data items is determined, an order is determined that uses data dependencies to limit the amount of data collected.