In general, a student must meet the following requirements to qualify for Title IV financial aid:
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED;
- Be either a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
- Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program;
- Make satisfactory academic progress in a course of study;
- Not be in default of any educational loans at any school attended; or, if in default, must have made satisfactory repayment arrangements;
- Not owe a refund on grants at any school attended;
- Sign a statement of educational purpose, stating that the student will use federal student aid only for educational purposes;
- Sign a statement of registration, if a male, indicating that he has registered with the Selective Service or that he is not required to register; and
- Have a valid social security number.