Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements (Policy FA-20)

Policy:

To be eligible for federal, state, and most institutional or private financial aid, a student must meet
certain eligibility requirements.

Procedure:

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Meet all regulatory eligibility requirements for federal financial aid including, but not limited to:
o U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
o Have earned a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
o Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund to any federal financial aid
program at any institution.
o Have not received a conviction for any offense during a period of enrollment for which
the student was receiving federal financial aid under any federal or state law involving
the possession or sale of illegal drugs.
o Re-admitted into an eligible degree-seeking program at Clarkson College
o Enrolled at least half-time: undergraduate students: six (6) credit hours; graduate
students: three (3) credit hours for each semester the student wishes to be considered
for financial aid.
o Enrolled in courses that fulfill the student’s degree requirements.
• Submit additional documents or information as requested by Financial Aid.
• Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements each academic term.
• Certify that federal student aid awards will be used only for educational purposes.

Academic Policies and Procedures