Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

In general, an eligible student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
• Have a demonstrated financial need;
• Be making satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the college) in the course of study;
• Not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, or Federal PLUS Loan;
• Be enrolled at the college for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate;
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D., or meet special ability-to-benefit requirements;
• Be registered with the selective service if required to do so; and
• Not owe funds back on a Federal Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.