502-1 - Eligibility

Title:	Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
Owner:	Office of Financial Aid
Last Updated/Revised:	05/01/2024

Policy: To be eligible to receive federal student aid, a student must:

Be enrolled in an eligible academic program. Federal education loan participants must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis;
Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
Have a valid social security number, if required;
Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the school must have a current Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) to start the initial eligibility process;
Not be in default on a federal education loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements;
Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) while attending college.

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.

Documents and Forms: None