Eligibility for Financial Aid

To qualify for financial aid, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required)
  • Not registered or not sure? Verify your status or register online.
• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate or have completed a state-approved home school high school education.
• Be admitted to a program leading to a certificate or degree.
  • Not admitted? Apply for Admission online.
• Be enrolled at least half time each term.
  • Note: select federal and state programs allow less than half time enrollment; certain institutional programs require full time enrollment.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in your course of study.
• Not be in default on any federal loan or owe a repayment on any federal grant.
• Comply with federal regulations governing the use of funds for educational purposes.

Be aware! A federal or state conviction, during enrollment, for possession or sale of illegal drugs can disqualify you from receiving financial aid or require a repayment of funds. Review additional information about drug convictions online.

How many hours should I be enrolled in?