To be eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid (FSA), students must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required).
• Be accepted for admissions as a degree-seeking student in an FSA-eligible program of study.
• Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loans (FLDL).
• Be registered with the selective service (for male students only).
• Certify that FSA will only be used for educational purposes.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have completed high school or the recognized equivalent (GED, etc.).
• Have copies of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions on file.
• Have a valid social security number.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress once approved for funding.
• Not be currently enrolled in secondary school.
• Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework.
• Not be in default on a Federal Student Loan or owe an overpayment on an FSA grant or loan.
• Not be incarcerated.
• Not have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense. If previously convicted, the student must visit FASFA online, click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” and complete the “Drug Worksheet” to determine if previous offense will affect eligibility. Additional help is available by calling 800-4FED-AID (800-433-3243).
• Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for FSA.