display
a need for financial aid (except for unsubsidized Stafford
and PLUS loans).
complete
high school and have been awarded a high school diploma
or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
pass
a college entrance exam approved by the U.S. Department
of Education, and/or meet other standards your state may
establish.
be enrolled
or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working
at least half-time toward a degree or certificate in an
eligible program.
be a
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
have
a valid Social Security number.
make
satisfactory academic progress.
sign
a statement on the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) certifying that you will use federal student
aid only for educational purposes.
sign
a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you are not in
default on a federal student loan and that you do not
owe money back on a federal student grant.
register
with the Selective Service (for young men age 18 and over):