1. Student Eligibility A NASFAA Authorized Event Presented by [Name of Presenter/Association] [Location] [Date], 2016

2. Lesson 1: Introduction to Student Eligibility

3. How Does a Student Become Eligible?
Meet general and program-specific criteria:
Before aid is awarded or disbursed
Schools cannot impose additional eligibility requirements

5. Other Factors Affecting Eligibility
Educational coursework and programs
Prior degrees
Enrollment status
Remedial coursework
Correspondence study
Distance education

7. Lesson 2: Criteria Checked Via the Application Process

8. Source: studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
Application Process
Source: studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources

10. Reject Codes and C-Codes
FAA Information section
EFC not calculated
Instructions for resolution
C-Code
Record is flagged with “C”
Ineligible until resolved
Collect documentation and submit any corrections
EFC calculated, but cannot be used

11. Citizenship Status U.S. citizen or U.S. national SSA citizenship match
Status documented within 30 days
Images accepted, if receipt of true and exact copies ensured

12. Citizenship Status Applies as “eligible noncitizen”
Alien Registration Number required
DHS primary confirmation
DHS secondary confirmation
Manual secondary confirmation

13. Manual secondary confirmation for eligible noncitizens
Citizenship Status
Manual secondary confirmation for eligible noncitizens
Status documented within 30 days
School may accept images
Submit Form G-485 within 10 business days
Verification of valid documentation only
If no response within 15 business days, school makes determination
Required in subsequent years only if document expires or status is conditional

14. Citizenship Status Eligible noncitizen
Manual secondary confirmation not valid for:
Victims of human trafficking and qualifying relatives
Battered immigrants and designated children
Native Americans lawfully admitted under Jay Treaty of 1794
Note: you are not liable if correct procedures are followed

16. Social Security Number
Student SSN
Parent SSN
Date of Death

17. Selective Service Registration
Mandatory for males between 18 – 26 years of age
Exemptions
No database match
Documentation of eligible status
School determination of eligibility

18. Defaults, Overpayments and Fraud
No aid awarded or disbursed until resolved
NSLDS:
Pre- and post-screening
Transfer Student Monitoring
School checks parent PLUS borrowers

19. Unusual Enrollment History
NSLDS reveals unusual enrollment patterns
Recipients of Pell Grants and certain Direct Loans within previous four years
Undergraduate and graduate enrollment reviewed independently
School may need to review enrollment records
If no academic credit earned, student must explain
Student must have opportunity to appeal
School’s decision is final

20. Drug Convictions Department of Justice
Self-reported via FAFSA Question 23
Worksheet helps student determine status
Loss of eligibility may be regained

21. Department of Defense Increased eligibility for certain students:
Death of parent or guardian
Result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001
Student was under 24 or enrolled in college
Qualify for maximum Pell or equivalent IASG award (apply sequestration reduction)

24. Lesson 3: Criteria Checked and Monitored by the School

25. Academic Credentials Regular student with one of the following:
High school diploma or recognized equivalent
Home schooling at secondary level
Ability to benefit
Available if first enrolled prior to July 1, 2012
Different rules if first enrolled on or after July 1, 2014 and enrolled in an eligible career pathway program

26. Ability-to-Benefit Alternatives

27. Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy requirements
Qualitative and quantitative standards
Frequency of evaluation
Appeals
Financial aid warning
Financial aid probation
Academic plans

28. TEACH Grant, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS programs
Financial Need
Federal Pell Grant, IASG, campus-based, and Direct Subsidized Loan (i.e., need-based) programs
TEACH Grant, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS programs

29. Program Eligibility Requirements

31. Criteria Not Specifically Checked
Simultaneous enrollment
Judgment lien
Incarceration
Fraud

33. Lesson 4: Educational Coursework and Programs Affecting Student Eligibility

34. Educational Coursework
Correspondence
Distance education
Remedial
ESL Programs

36. Programs Affecting Student Eligibility
Direct assessment programs
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs
Short-term programs
Eligible career pathway programs

38. Clock/Credit-Hour Conversion
Purpose
Exempt programs
Definition of clock-hour programs
Impact on:
Program eligibility
Student eligibility

40. Changes in Student’s Eligibility Status
Gaining eligibility
SAP
Resolution of issues with SSN, citizenship and Selective Service registration
Resolution of any other issues
Losing eligibility