How Do I Qualify for Financial Aid?

To be considered for financial aid, students must generally meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a U.S Citizen or eligible non-citizen (for more details please review our Helping Hand Guide).
• Have a valid Social Security Number for federal aid purposes.
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible associate degree, transfer or Certificate of Achievement program.
• Demonstrate an Ability to Benefit as defined by federal regulations by meeting one of the conditions listed below:

1. Earned a U.S. or Foreign high school diploma.
2. Earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED).
3. Passed a high school proficiency examination.
4. Completed a high school education in home school setting approved under state law.

• Comply with Selective Service registration, if required to do so.
• Certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do not owe a repayment on a federal student grant.
• Demonstrate financial need, except for some loan programs.
• Must have resolved all drug conviction issues.

Convictions for processing or selling illegal drugs may affect your federal financial aid eligibility.