To apply for federal student aid, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Have a valid SSN or Alien Registration Number
- Be registered with Selective Service, if you are male and between the ages of 18 and 25
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time (4.5 credits per term) in an eligible degree program
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Not currently be in default on previous student loans borrowed through FSA
- Not have exceeded the maximum aggregate loan limit
Note: the Federal Unsubsidized Loan is not based on income or financial need.