502-1 - Eligibility
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Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
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Student Financial Services
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Policy: To be eligible to receive federal student aid, a student must:
- Be enrolled in an eligible academic program. Federal education loan participants must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis;
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
- Have a valid social security number, if required;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the school must have a current Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) to start the initial eligibility process;
- Not be in default on a federal education loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements;
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) while attending college.
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to define student eligibility for Federal Financial Aid.
Scope: This policy applies to all students who are interested in obtaining Federal Financial Aid.
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