Please read the eligibility requirements outlined below to verify your qualification for federal financial aid.

In order to be eligible for federal aid a student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. An eligible non-citizen is defined as:

• U.S. permanent resident with a valid Alien Registration Receipt (I-151 or I-551).
• Conditional Permanent resident (I-151).
• Other eligible non-citizen with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

* If a student is in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, only a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or only a G series (pertaining to international organizations), they are not eligible for federal student aid.

• Student is not in default on a federal loan.*
• Student is not in overpayment status.
• Student has not exceeded annual or aggregate loan limits.*

* This information can be obtained by visiting the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website www.nslds.ed.gov. You will need your federal PIN # to access your account.

Student must demonstrate a financial need. Student has to be enrolled in an eligible program and meet satisfactory progress. Student must provide a correct Social Security Number (SSN). Male students have to be registered with Selective Service* to receive federal financial aid. Registration should be completed between the ages of 18 and 25.

*Selective Service can be reached at (847) 688-6888 for enrollment verification.

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