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.
Be officially accepted at CSU.
Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework.
Not be currently enrolled in secondary school.
Have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent (such as a GED).
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 FASFA online, click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” and complete to “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 FFEL (Federal Family Education 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.