Eligibility for Financial Aid

To be eligible for financial aid you must:

1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen
3. Be registered with the Selective Service if required
4. Be admitted and enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate
5. Be making satisfactory academic progress
6. Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan
7. Have financial need
8. Not be convicted of violating any Federal or State drug possession or sale law

Funding for some programs is limited, so the earlier you apply, the greater your eligibility for these programs will be. These programs are first-come, first-served and are based on the date you apply. Not all programs are time sensitive, so apply even if you have missed the early deadlines.

Your financial aid is determined based on your financial need. A greater financial need will make you more eligible for aid programs that do not have to be repayed (grants). Regardless of financial need, all students are eligible for student loans, as long as you are not in default on a previous student loan. Financial need is determined by a formula created by the government. In it's simplest form the formula is:

Household income - taxes and living expenses =
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

If you are ineligible for need-based funding or if your need-based funding does not meet your budgeted educational expenses, we will offer you aid that is not based on need.