General Eligibility Requirements

Students must meet the following general requirements to be eligible for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs:

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident or eligible non-citizen;
• Be enrolled as a regular student pursuing an associate's degree, an eligible certificate of achievement, or an eligible career certificate.
• Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
• Have a valid Social Security number;
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a federal grant;
• Be registered with Selective Service (unless a female); and
• Meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress standards.