Financial Aid Eligibility

To be considered for financial aid, students must generally meet the following minimum requirements listed below.

US Domestic Students Must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (for FAFSA filers only, not required for Dream applications)
  • Have a valid Social Security number (for FAFSA filers only, not required for Dream applications)
  • Demonstrate financial need (for most programs)
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree program
  • Be registered with Selective Service, if you’re a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25)
  • Show you’re qualified to obtain a college education by having either a high school diploma, a recognized equivalent such

as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law.

International Students Must:

  • Hold an I-20 Visa
  • Complete an International Student Financial Aid Application and submit the verification documents by all deadlines
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible program

All Students Must:

  • Complete their financial aid application and verification documents by the published deadline. Failure to submit your application by the published deadline will result in a reduction to their need based grant funds. Submitting applications after the deadline may also delay receipt of your financial aid offer letter.