Who May Apply for Financial Aid

To receive aid from the federal student aid programs you must:

1. Have financial need.
2. Have an undergraduate degree or meet other standards your state establishes that are approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
3. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program. (You may not receive aid for correspondence or telecommunications courses unless they are part of an associate or bachelor’s degree program.)
4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
5. Have a valid Social Security number.
6. Make satisfactory academic progress.
7. Sign a statement of educational purpose and a certificate statement of overpayment and default [both found on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)].
8. Register with Selective Service, if required.