Eligibility

Requirements for receiving financial aid

To receive financial aid, students must meet all of the federal eligibility requirements. Students must:

• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Be enrolled in an eligible program and have their records evaluated by the Office of the Registrar (excludes non-degree studies and continuing education programs)
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal needs analysis process (excludes the federal unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program)
• Have a valid social security number
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the University Financial Aid Office
• Sign a Statement of Educational Purpose/Certification Statement on Overpayment and Default
• Register with Selective Service if required to do so
• Complete the verification process, if selected to do so, by submitting a copy of federal tax forms and any other required documents

Note: A student's eligibility for any of the federal programs may be suspended or terminated by a court as part of a conviction for possessing or distributing drugs.