Who Can Apply
In This Section:
Financial Aid Homepage- About Our Office
- Who Can Apply
- How to Apply
- Apply for Aid
- Scholarships
- Eligibility
- Types of Aid
- Federal Pell Grant
- Direct Loans
- Federal Work-Study
- Veterans Affairs
- Awarding Aid
- Charging Textbooks
- Retain Eligibility
- Title IV Funds
- Title IV - Code of Conduct
- Resources
- Rights & Responsibilities
- Other Colleges
- Aid Forms
- Short on Aid?
- Forbearance / Deferment
- FAQs
Most students are eligible for some type of financial aid, regardless of family financial circumstances.
To be eligible for aid, you must
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a Renewal Application electronically or if you don't have internet access, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.
- Be a United States citizen or have permanent residency status
- Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, or demonstrate an ability to benefit via satisfactory scores on the COMPASS test.
- Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
- Be making "satisfactory academic progress"
- Not have an outstanding obligation on financial aid previously received at any educational institution, or be in default on a federal student loan
- Be registered with Selective Service, if a male and at least 18 years old
- Be in compliance with certain stipulations pertaining to the possession and sale of illegal drugs
