If a young man refuses to register for a potential military draft – the law of the land should he be eligible to apply for a student loan from the govemment? Uncle Sam, as represented by the Reagan Administration, doesn’t think so – and the Supreme Court has agreed to consider a ruling that will settle the question. The controversy was fanned when a federal judge in Minnesota ruled that a law requiring disclosure of draft registration status is unconstitutional. Six Minnesota college students had challenged the law, claiming a loss of financial aid was unfair punishment for not registering with Selective Service. Last June the Supreme Court justices temporarily reinstated the rule, which currently is in effect. Now, on an Administration appeal, they are to consider permanently establishing the requirement. Whatever the ultimate legal ruling, it seems doubtful that the average patriotic American would condone handing out a federal college loan or grant to a countryman who evades the law by failing to register. Actually, the United States has not employed a military draft for many years. Special action by Congress would be required to institute one. But this doesn’t diminish the duty of eligible men to register. For evaders to turn to government for financial help seems an act of brazenness. to say the least. , This issue aside, Uncle Sam needs to be vigilant, discreet, and tough when necessary. in administering student loans. As of mid-summer, an estimated 850,000 Americans owed $2.7 billion under defaulted contracts. “Deadbeats” is the word Sen. Charles Percy, R-Ill. used to describe many of the defaulters last year in pushing for enactment of the Debt Collection Act which helps the government in its efforts to recover past-due money. Those who default or seek undeservingly to obtain college loans are not in compliance with the spirit of the program, and might even be undermining help for others.