The length of the program for which you are enrolled will determine under which award year you will apply. The award year covers the period from July 1 through June 30. If your course extends beyond June 30, your award eligibility will be calculated for the portion of the program to be completed through June 30. In order to receive the remainder of your award, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the next award year when the applications become available.
General Student Eligibility Requirements
• Student must have a valid social security number.
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Student must be a regular student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible program for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate.
• Student must meet the academic qualifications for study at the postsecondary level. (Student has high school diploma, or GED, or passed an ability to benefit test, are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance, or home school certificate-if approved under or accepted from state regulation.)
• Student must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
• Student has not been convicted of a drug-related offense that affects eligibility for FSA.
• Student (if male) must be registered with Selective Service.
• Student must not be enrolled solely in a remedial program.
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Student must not be in default and must not owe an overpayment on a Title IV loan or grant.
• Student must not have borrowed in excess of loan limits.
• If enrolled in a correspondence course, that course must be part of an eligible program.
• Student must have financial need (except for Unsubsidized and PLUS loans).
• Verification must have been completed, if required.
• Is not enrolled in elementary or secondary school.
• Is not incarcerated (loans) nor incarcerated in a Federal or state penal institution (all programs).