Eligibility

Your financial need determines your eligibility for financial aid. Generally, to qualify for federal, state, and/or institutional assistance, you must:

Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
Have a valid Social Security Number
Demonstrate financial need based on the results of the FAFSA
Be enrolled in and attending classes. Most financial aid programs require at least half-time enrollment (6+ credits per term, including summer). For the purpose of awarding and disbursing federal and state aid, the following credit hours determine a student’s enrollment status.
- Full-time = 12 or more credit hours
- Three-quarter-time = 9 to 11 credit hours
- Half-time = 6 to 8 credits
- Less-than-half-time = 1 – 5 credit hours
Be a degree-seeking student in an A.A., A.S., A.A.S. or eligible certificate program
Document any Unusual Enrollment History
Not be in default on any state or federal grant or loan received at any institution
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or trust territories
Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes

Federal aid is available for up to 30 remedial or developmental credits. Once a student attempts 30 remedial or developmental credits, federal aid will be awarded for college-level credits only.