Student Eligibility
The Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA
to determine your eligibility for aid from the Federal Student Aid (FSA)
programs. Many states and schools also use the FAFSA to award aid from
their programs. Some states and schools may require you to fill out additional
forms. Some of the requirements to receive aid from FSA programs are that
you must:
- Be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States with a valid
Social Security Number;
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED)
certificate or pass an approved "ability to benefit" test;
- Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree
or certificate;
- Register (or have registered) for Selective
Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18-25; and
- Have a result of Eligible or Partially Eligible on the Drug Conviction
question (Question 31).
Note: answering 'No' to this question (having been convicted of possessing
or selling illegal drugs) does not mean your status will never change
in the case of subsequent convictions. If your status changes, please
notify the financial aid administrator at your school.