In order to be considered for financial aid, you must
- have a Social Security number
- be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- have a high school diploma or GED
- be enrolled as a regular student in a degree, certificate, or license program
- make satisfactory academic progress
- be in good academic standing
- not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan or Federal Stafford Loan
- not have borrowed more than the allowable limit under those loan programs
- sign a statement of educational purpose agreeing to use your student aid only for education-related expenses
- register with the Selective Service, if required
- fulfill the federal requirement regarding illegal drug convictions