Who is eligible for financial assistance?

All of the following criteria must be met to receive need-based financial aid funds.  A student must:

• be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
• be admitted and enrolled as a regular student in a degree-seeking program at least half-time (Undergraduate 6 hours and Graduate 5 hours)
• maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the University
• demonstrate financial need in order to be awarded Title IV funds, as well as some state and institutional aid
• register with Selective Services, if you are a male between 18 and 25 years of age
• not owe repayment of any Federal or State grant at any institution
• not be in default or delinquent on any Federal loans at any institution
• not have been convicted as an adult of possessing or selling illegal drugs

NOTE: A student enrolled as a "Special Student" is not eligible for Federal, State and University financial aid.                           

Students who already possess a Bachelor's Degree are only eligible for Federal Direct Loans or an Alternative Loan.                        

Distance learning students are eligible to receive financial aid up to their budget. The budget consists of tuition, fees, books, an allowance for supplies and a room and board allowance of $3000 for the year. Please note, a student must be enrolled at least half time.

Visit www.studentaid.ed.gov for additional information

Information about your current award

*Understanding Your Award*

CLICK HERE TO CHECK STATUS OF FINANCIAL AID AWARD

Aggie Access:

Visit STEPS for viewing your financial aid award, accepting your award, viewing missing documents and hold on your Aggie Access, and messages, purchasing book allowance from your account, purchasing parking permit from your account, and other helpful information links.

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