Spring Edition 2016 > Financial Policies and Information > Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for financial aid, a student must:

1. Demonstrate financial need (for most programs).
2. Be a citizen of the United States or an eligible permanent resident;
3. Have a valid Social Security number;
4. Be enrolled in an eligible program;
5. Maintain satisfactory academic progress toward graduation;
6. Be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED or the equivalent;
7. Not be in default on any federal student loan nor owe a refund on a federal grant received at any postsecondary college or institution;
8. Be registered with the U.S. Selective Service requirements, if applicable.

  Find more details about eligibility requirements at StudentAid.gov/eligibility

Students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to be eligible to receive most types of federal and state financial aid.  The table below defines half-time for each enrollment level: