Enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program
Demonstrate financial need as determined from the FAFSA
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Possess a high school diploma or GED. A student without a high school diploma or GED must take a test approved by the Department of Education to prove their ability to benefit from college instruction.
A student with home school educational experience needs to provide either:
a secondary school completion credential for home schools as provided for under state law, or
If the state does not require the credential, have completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that qualifies as an exemption from the compulsory attendance requirements under state law.
Register for at least six billable hours per semester (Pell grants can be fewer).
Is not in default on any prior educational loan or does not owe a refund on an educational grant or loan
Does not owe a repayment on any Title IV, HEA grant previously received from any institution
Register with the Selective Service if the student is a male 18 to 25 years of age and is not currently a member of the active Armed Forces
Is not convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs after July 1, 1998 for an offense that occurred while receiving Federal student aid such as grants, loans, or work study.
