In
general, to be considered eligible to apply for financial
aid you must:
•
Have
financial need (In order to be eligible for federal aid,
you must demonstrate financial need. Some aid programs
are not based on financial need.)
•
Be a U.S. citizen
or eligible noncitizen of the United States with a valid
Social Security Number
•
Register (or
have registered) for Selective
Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18-25
•
Have a high
school diploma or a General Education Development (GED)
certificate or pass an approved "ability to benefit"
test. (Some vocational certificate programs may accept
passing scores achieved on a federally approved test administered
by the college, in lieu of the high school diploma or
GED requirements. This test measures the student’s
ability to benefit from the instruction offered.)
•
Not be in default
on any educational loans or owe money on a federal student
grant
•
Enroll in an
eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree
or certificate
