To be eligible for federal or state sources of financial assistance, you must meet the following conditions:

1. Demonstrate financial need (for need-based programs).
2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
3. Have a valid Social Security number.
4. Be admitted to and enrolled in a degree program or certificate program.
   
   * Please note: not all certificate programs are approved for federal or state financial aid.
5. Have a high school diploma or GED.
6. Be at least a half-time student in any term/semester in which you are applying for financial aid. Only coursework required for degree completion may be included for financial aid purposes. Non-required electives, audited classes, and coursework outside the degree program cannot be considered.
   
   * Please note: Federal Pell grants may be awarded to eligible, less than half-time students.
7. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward a degree or certificate.
8. Sign the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form stating that:
   
   * You are not in default on a federal student loan.
   * You do not owe money on a federal student grant.
   * You will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
9. Have not exceeded the annual/aggregate loan limits.