Aid Eligibility

Federal Aid General Eligibility Requirements

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

Be a U. S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
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:

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.

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.