General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for federal student loans, an applicant must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or eligible non-citizen,
- Demonstrate documented need for need-based financial assistance,
- Be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward an eligible degree or certificate program,
- Enroll as a regular student in an eligible degree seeking program,
- Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress,
- Must be enrolled at least halftime,
- Have registered with the Selective Service if male,
- Not be in default on any educational loan or owe a refund on any educational grant,
- Not been convicted of possession or sale of drugs while enrolled and receiving Title IV Financial Aid, and
- Have a valid social security number.


