To be eligible for Federal Student Aid you must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen: You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

2. Social Security Number: You need a valid Social Security Number.

3. Enrollment: Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate-seeking program.

4. Half-time enrollment: To qualify for federal Direct Loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time.

5. Active participation: Actively participate in your courseroom.

• For FlexPath, participate in a unique course; the same course cannot establish disbursement eligibility in multiple billing sessions.

6. Academic progress: Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

7. FAFSA completion: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and sign the certification statement, ensuring:

• No default on federal student loans or owing money on federal student grants.
• Use of federal student aid solely for educational purposes.

8. Education qualification: Hold a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

9. Loan limits: Do not exceed annual or lifetime aggregate offer limits for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans.