Student Eligibility

To be considered eligible for receiving financial aid, a student must:  

• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen;
• Be enrolled in an eligible program at his/her home college and be working toward a degree, certificate or transfer to a four-year institution;
• Have a valid Social Security Number;
• Be registered with Selective Service if required to register;
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a federal student grant or Perkins Loan;
• Have a high school diploma, or GED, or demonstrate an ability to benefit from the course of study selected;
• Be achieving satisfactory academic progress; and have a need for financial aid as demonstrated by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).