| a. | Be an admitted student enrolled in an eligible program of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate. |
| b. | Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework. |
| c. | Not be currently enrolled in a secondary school. |
| d. | Have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent (such as a GED). |
| e. | Be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required). |
| f. | Have a valid Social Security Number. |
| g. | Not have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense. If convicted, the student must visit FAFSA online, click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” and complete the “Drug Worksheet” (on the left) to determine if it will affect eligibility. Additional help is available by calling 800-4FED-AID (800/433-3243). |
| h. | Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive FFEL (Federal Family Education Loans). |
| i. | Not be incarcerated. |
| j. | Not be in default on a Federal Student loan or owe an overpayment on a Federal Student Aid Grant or Loan. |
| k. | Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for the Federal Student Aid. |
| l. | If the student is male, he must be registered with Selective Service as required. |
| m. | Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) once approved for funding. (See Preparing to Apply for Federal Student Aid, under Satisfactory Academic Progress.) |
| n. | Certify that federal student aid will only be used for educational purposes. |
| o. | Demonstrate financial need exept for certain loans. |
