To receive federal, state, or institutional funds you must:

• be enrolled in an eligible degree-seeking or certificate program at least half-time (six credit hours)
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• have a valid Social Security Number
• be registered with Selective Service (if required)
• be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress (Download) toward completion of a degree or certificate
• not owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in Default on a Federal educational loan
• demonstrate a financial need, except for some loan programs

Parent income will be required unless the student meets one of the following criteria:

• will be 24 years old before January 1
• is a graduate or professional student
• is married as of the application date
• Are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training
• Is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Have children who receive more than half of their support from the student
• Have dependents (other than children or spouse) who receive more than half of their support from the student
• At any time since you turned age 13, both parents deceased, in foster care or were a dependent or ward of the court.
• is an emancipated minor as determined by a court.
• were in legal guardianship as determined by a court.
• were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless determined by your school or school district liaison, a director of an emergency shelter funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or the director of runaway or homeless youth basic center/transitional living program.
• has documented special circumstances

• Eligibility
  
• Cost of Attendance
  
• Expected Family Contribution
  
• Financial Need
  
• Student Rights and Responsibilities