Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for federal financial aid, you need to meet the following criteria:

Have graduated from high school or earned a GED (or other state or U.S. Department of Education-approved certification)
Show financial need (with the exception of some loan programs)
Be studying for an eligible degree or certificate at a school that participates in federal financial aid programs
Be a citizen of the United States (or a U.S. national or eligible non-citizen) with a valid Social Security Number
Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to post secondary school guidelines
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Not be in default on a federal student loan
Have fully repaid any refund owed on a federal student grant
Register for the Selective Service (if male and between the ages of 18 and 25)

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