Determining Your Eligibility To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must meet the following requirements.
Citizen: Be a citizen of the United States or an eligible noncitizen
Selective Service: Be registered for the selective service, if required to do so
High School Diploma or GED: Have a high school diploma or GED, or have successfully completed an Ability to Benefit Test
Degree-Seeking: Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student or enrolled in an eligible certificate program
Not Owe Refund: Not owe a refund on any federal grant, be in default on a federal student loan, or have borrowed in excess of the loan limits under the Title IV programs at any institution
Academic Good Standing: Maintain good academic standing in your program and make satisfactory progress toward the degree sought, as outlined below
Enrollment: Be enrolled at least half-time; undergraduates at least 6 credits half-time, 12 credits full-time; graduate students 3 credits half-time, 6 credits is full-time