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

• Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or eligible noncitizen
• Be registered with Selective Service if you are male (see www.sss.gov for more information)
• Be attending a participating school
• Be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program
• Be 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 that affect your current eligibility

Other requirements may apply. Contact the financial aid office at your college for more information.