Federal Student Aid Eligibility

To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must meet certain requirements. You must be:

• A U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov for more information)
• Attending a participating college
• Working toward a degree or certificate
• Making satisfactory academic progress

Also:

• You must not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal education loan
• You must have financial need (except for unsubsidized Stafford Loans)
• You must not have any drug convictions

Other requirements may apply. Contact your school's financial aid office for more information.

You can use FAFSA on the Web to calculate your estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The estimated EFC will print on the confirmation page when you have completed and submitted the application.

The Department of Ed will calculate an official EFC once they receive all required signatures. You will receive your official EFC with your Student Aid Report (SAR).

Your eligibility for aid depends on your Expected Family Contribution, your year in school, enrollment status and the cost of attendance at the school you will be attending.

The financial aid office at your school will use your estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number and other information to determine the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible to receive. A financial aid award is determined by each school based on the cost of attendance for the program you are enrolled.

For more information on eligibility, visit the financial aid office at your school or look at The Student Guide put out by the U.S. Department U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) office.

FAFSA on the Web - Click here to Start the Application Process