To be eligible to receive federal student aid, the student must meet certain requirements. The student must be:

• A U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Attending a participating college
• Working toward a degree or certificate
• Making satisfactory academic progress
• The student must not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal education loan
• The student must have financial need (except for unsubsidized Stafford Loans)