Review your eligibility for federal financial aid

To receive aid from federal student aid programs, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Have financial need (except for unsubsidized student loans)
Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (GED) or meet standards approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have a valid Social Security number
Make satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the college
Sign a statement of educational purpose/certification statement on refunds and default (on the Student Aid Report (SAR)).
Sign a statement of updated information, if required (on the SAR)
Register with the Selective Service, if required