Financial Aid Eligibility

(The information below is for credit students. See Financial Aid for Continuing Education for CE eligibility information.)

Eligibility for Federal Student Financial Aid

To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Have a demonstrated financial need (see Steps to Apply for Aid)
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or meet special ability-to-benefit requirements
• Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
  
  Note: Students who are applying for financial aid must select an eligible program of study before the first disbursement (distribution) of financial aid. To select an eligible degree or certificate program, please log in to eConnect and visit My Program of Study.


• Be in compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for federal aid
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan

Eligibility for State Student Financial Aid

To be eligible for Texas state financial aid, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, or be certified as HB 1403 eligible
• Have a demonstrated financial need (see Steps to Apply for Aid)
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or meet special ability-to-benefit requirements
• Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
  
  Note: Students who are applying for financial aid must select an eligible program of study before the first disbursement (distribution) of financial aid. To select an eligible degree or certificate program, please log in to eConnect and visit My Program of Study.


• Be in compliance with the Texas Satisfactory Academic Progress policy

If you have any questions about eligibility, contact the Financial Aid Office.