Student Eligibility Requirements
The federal government sets certain requirements that the student must meet to receive federal funds. To be eligible to receive aid, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Generally, have financial need.
- Have a high school diploma or a GED.
- Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program. A regular student is one who is enrolled in an institution to obtain a degree or certificate. An eligible program is a course of study that leads to a degree or certificate at a school that participates in one or more of the student aid programs.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Sign a statement of educational purpose and a certification statement on refunds and default.
- Register with Selective Service, if required.
- Not be in default on any Title IV loan - Federal Perkins (NDSL), Federal Stafford (GSL), Federal Supplemental (SLS), Federal PLUS, or Federal Direct Loan.
- Not owe a repayment on any Title IV grants - Federal Pell, FSEOG.
- For Federal Direct Loans and Federal Perkins Loans, determination of Federal Pell eligibility must be established.
- Not have borrowed in excess of annual or aggregate limits on Title IV loans.
- Meet the need requirements as defined by the individual programs.
- Have a Social Security Number.
