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Federal Student Aid Eligibility

The following criteria must be met for a student to be eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid (FSA):

• Be an admitted student enrolled in an eligible programs of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree.
• Submit all official transcripts from previously attended institutions at the time of admission if interested in Title IV funding.
• Be officially accepted in “Unconditional” status at CSU.
• Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework.
• Not be currently enrolled in secondary school.
• Have an official high school transcript or the recognized equivalent (please refer to admission requirements).
• Be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required.)
• Have a valid Social Security number.
• Not have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense. If convicted, the student must visit FAFSA online, click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” and complete the “Drug Worksheet” (on the left) to determine if it will affect eligibility. Additional help is available by calling 800-4FED-AID (800-433-3243).
• Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loans.
• Not be incarcerated.
• Not be in default on a Federal Student Loan or owe an overpayment on a FSA grant or loan.
• Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for FSA.
• If the student is a male, he must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once approved for funding.
• Certify that FSA will only be used for educational purposes.
• Demonstrate financial need.