502-1 Eligibility

Title:	Financial Aid Eligibility
Owner:	Student Financial Services
Last Update/Review:	07/31/2024

Policy: To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, a student must be:

A citizen of the United States or an eligible permanent resident;
Enrolled in an eligible program at least part-time;
Making satisfactory academic progress toward graduation;
A high school graduate or have obtained a GED or the equivalent;
Not in default on a financial aid loan nor owe a refund to a financial aid grant received at any postsecondary institution;
Registered with the U.S. Selective Service, if applicable.

Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to define student eligibility for Federal Financial Aid.

Scope: This policy applies to all students who are interested in obtaining Federal Financial Aid.

Document and Form(s): It may be necessary for students to show documents that prove eligibility (i.e., Permanent Resident Card, High School Diploma).