Student Eligibility Checklist

Place a check mark in the box to indicate that the student “passes” that measure of eligibility. (See Volume 1 of FSA Handbook and 34 CFR 668.30 through 668.40 for full discussion of each item.)

1. The student is a “regular student” enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an “eligible program” for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate.

2. The student is not enrolled solely in remedial coursework, but also in an eligible program.

3. The student is not currently enrolled in secondary school.

4. The student meets the academic qualifications for study at the postsecondary level. (Student has a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, such as a GED, has been home-schooled, or is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance, has passed an ability-to-benefit test, or followed a state-prescribed process.) (FAFSA Q. 27)

5. The student is maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

6. The student has not been convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid. (FAFSA Q. 31)

7. If incarcerated, the student is not eligible for Title IV loans. If incarcerated
in a federal or state penal institution, the student is not eligible for Pell Grant.

8. If enrolled in a correspondence course, that course is part of an
eligible program.

9. The student is a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
(FAFSA Q. 14 & 15)

10. The student is not in default on a Title IV loan, does not owe an
overpayment on a Title IV grant or loan, and has not borrowed in excess
of annual or aggregate Title IV loan limits.

11. The student has a valid Social Security number. (FAFSA Q. 8)

12. If male and born since 1960, the student must be registered with Selective Service. (FAFSA Q. 21 & 22)

13. To receive FFEL/Direct Loan funds, the student must be enrolled at least half time.

14. To receive ACG and National SMART Grant funds, the student must be enrolled full-time.