Student Eligibility

Financing a college education is an important investment that requires many resources. The Financial Aid office offers assistance to students by outlining various financial resources available and guiding students through the application process. Office staff is available throughout the year to assist students with their needs.

Financial Aid consists of:

• Scholarships based on merit (academic, talent, special skill).
• Grants based on need, as determined by a student's aid application.
• Employment that allows students to work and earn money to help pay for school.
• Loan money that is often repaid after school at a low interest rate.

In order to receive aid from the student aid programs discussed in this section, students must:

1. Be accepted for admission to a "degree" or "certification" program.
2. Register for a minimum of six (6) credits if an undergraduate or post baccalaureate, four (4) if a graduate student.
3. Maintain satisfactory academic progress as described later in this section.
4. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and/or its territories (eligible non-citizens will be asked to provide proof of residency).
5. Must not have been recently convicted under federal or state law of sale or possession of drugs.