Who is Eligible for Financial Aid
Different types of financial aid have different eligibility criteria, and most ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students qualify for either federal, state, institutional, or private grants, scholarships, or loans.
Basic eligibility for federal student aid
- Be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid social security number, with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Be admitted to a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized educational credential (see financial aid eligible graduate certificates).
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
- Provide consent and approval to have your federal tax information transferred into your FAFSA from the IRS.
- Enroll in courses that are part of your degree plan.
- Sign the certification statement on the FAFSA stating that you’re not in default on a federal student loan, you do not owe money on a federal student grant, and you’ll only use federal student aid for educational purposes.
- Other program-specific requirements may apply.
Basic eligibility for state and institutional financial aid
- Be a Texas resident (with few exceptions).
- Be registered with or exempt.
- Not be more than 30 days delinquent in child support obligations.
- Other program-specific requirements may apply.