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Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for financial aid, a student must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or an eligible permanent resident;
2. Be enrolled in an eligible program;
3. Be making satisfactory academic progress toward graduation;
4. Be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED or the equivalent;
5. Not be in default on any federal student loan nor owe a refund on a federal grant received at any postsecondary college or institution;
6. Be registered with the U.S. Selective Service requirements, if applicable.