1. Federal Financial Aid

2. Are you eligible for Financial Aid?
Here are the general eligibility requirements for federal financial aid.
Students must:
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or eligible non-citizen
Have a valid SSN
Have a high school diploma, or a GED certificate
Enrolled in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Not owe a refund on a federal student grant
Not in default on a federal student loan
Register with the Selective Service System (males only)
Not a convicted for felony or drug use

3. Types of Aids Grants Loans Work-Study
Does not have to be repaid, unless student withdraws from school and/or owe a refund
Loans
Borrowed money for college; student/parent must repay student loans with interest
Types of Loans
Unsubsidized Loans
Subsidized Loans
Parent PLUS Loans
Work-Study
A work program through which student earns money to help pay for school

4. Documents to start FAFSA
SSN Card
Parent(s) current tax documents (2015 taxes)
Note: Student can apply for Financial Aid if parents are not employed
Parent(s) Date of Birth
Parent(s) SSN Card

5. Documents to start FAFSA
Student’s SSN Card
Parent(s) current tax documents (2015 taxes)
Note: Student can apply for Financial Aid if parents are not employed
Parent(s) Date of Birth
Parent(s) SSN Card

6. Additional Information to Know
Mailing Address
Phone number
High School student graduated from
College(s) student wishes to attend

7. FSAID & Password

8. FAFSA

12. Financial Aid Websites