General Title IV Student Eligibility Requirements

To be considered a student eligible to receive Title IV funds, they must:

Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program;
Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g., a GED);
Be enrolled in an eligible institution that participates in a state process approved by the Secretary;
Have a valid Social Security Number with the Social Security Administration, if required;
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;
Be registered with Selective Service, if required;
Not be in default on a Title IV loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the loan holder;
Have not obtained loan amounts that exceed annual or aggregate loan limits made under any Title IV loan program;
Not be liable for an overpayment of a Title IV grant or Federal Perkins Loan or, if liable, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the holder of the debt;
Be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP);
Not have property which is subject to a judgment lien for a debt owed to the U.S. or, if subject to a judgment lien, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the debt holder;
Not have been convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs that occurred while the student was enrolled and receiving Title IV aid; and/or
Have completed repayment of funds to either ED or the holder of a loan, as applicable, if the student has been convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving fraud in obtaining Title IV aid.

**Graduate students enrolled in the accelerated 8-week online class may be eligible to receive a reduced amount of loans for being enrolled in one 3 credit hours class per semester. Please contact Financial Aid for more information at (432) 552-2620.