Aid Eligibility

Federal Aid General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for federal student aid, an applicant must:

• Be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number (unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of Palau).
• Be registered with the Selective Service if you are a male age 18-25.
• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Be accepted or enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a school that participates in federal student aid programs.
• Be in good academic standing and maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress.
• Not have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, loans, or work-study).

Also you must:

• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal student loan.
• Demonstrate financial need (except for unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans).

State Aid General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for state student aid, an applicant must:

• Be a Texas resident.
• Be registered with the Selective Service if you are a male age 18-25 unless exempt under federal laws.
• Be accepted or enrolled as a certificate- or degree-seeking student in an eligible program.
• Be in good academic standing and maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress or meet the satisfactory level of academic progress requirements for the state program awarded.
• Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.

* Some programs require you to demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

Institutional (ASU) Aid General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for institutional aid, an applicant must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
• Be in good academic standing and maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress as required by the program.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA, if required by a specific program.

Note: Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by ASU may be considered enrollment in ASU for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid.