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:
    • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
    • Have earned a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
    • Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund to any federal financial aid program at any institution.
    • 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.
    • Re-admitted into an eligible degree-seeking program at Clarkson College.
    • 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
    • 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.
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