To receive aid from the student aid programs, you must:
- Have financial need, with the exception of some loan programs
- Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate
- Be accepted and enrolled as a matriculated student
- Be working toward a degree or a certificate in a financial-aid-eligible program
(check with the Financial Aid Department to determine if your program is eligible) - Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Return all required documentation to the Financial Aid Office
- See “Financial Aid Funds Defined” to ensure you meet all criteria for loan programs
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (see policy below)