Eligibility for Financial Aid 


All students must meet the following criteria to apply for Title IV Federal Financial Aid:

  • Be enrolled as a regular student in a degree seeking or certificate program
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (permanent resident)
  • Be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to receive Federal Direct Loans
  • Not be in default on prior student loans or owe a refund on a federal grant
  • Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as described in the Satisfactory Academic progress section
  • Registered with Selective Service, if required to do so
  • Have a valid Social Security number

What is Title IV Federal Financial Aid?
Federal Pell, Federal SEOG, Federal Work Study, & Go Grants are all considered Title IV programs.