2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog > Financial Aid > Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid

To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen (permanent resident).
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible Title IV program.
• Be enrolled at least Half-time in courses required for your degree.  Initial aid packages assume Full-time enrollment. If your registration is less than full-time, your aid will be adjusted.  
  •  Undergraduate Enrollment Status (half-time, full-time, etc.)
  • Graduate Enrollment Status (half-time, full-time, etc.)
• Make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in the enrolled program.
• Not be in default on any federal loan and/or owe a repayment on any federal grant.

Note: For consideration of state grant eligibility, a student must be an Ohio resident and, for male students, must be registered with Selective Service.