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Am I eligible to receive financial aid?

You may be eligible for Financial Aid if you:

  • Have submitted a FAFSA
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
  • Are enrolled in courses applicable to your degree program
  • Provide consent to have your federal tax information transferred into the FAFSA
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Have received at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (i.e. General Educational Development Certificate (GED)), or have been home-schooled.
  • Are a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Have a social security number

Additional information can be located on the Federal Student Aid website.

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