For more information go to: https://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility
| Financial Need | Demonstrate financial need (for most but not all programs) |
| U.S. Citizen or Eligible Noncitizen | You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. |
| Social Security Number | You must have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of Palau) |
| Selective Service | You must be registered with Selective Service, if you’re a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25) |
| Enrollment | You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program.You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds. |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress | You must meet satisfactory academic progress standards set by the school you are or will be attending. |
| Default or Grant Repayment owed | You must sign statements on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) stating that you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant |
| Educational Purpose | You must sign statements on the FAFSA stating that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes. |
| High School Diploma/GED | You must show you’re qualified to obtain a college education by having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or by completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law. |