Who is Eligible?

In general, to be eligible for financial aid assistance an applicant must:

Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate.
Be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen.
Demonstrate financial need as determined by the need analysis process, when required by program regulations.
Have a valid Social Security Number.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by HNU.
Not be in default on any Title IV Stafford, Perkins, SLS or PLUS educational loans at any institution, unless satisfactory payment arrangements are made to repay or otherwise resolve the overpayment or default.
Not owe a repayment on any Title IV educational grant Pell or SEOG at any institution.
Use financial aid funds solely to meet educationally related expenses.
Be registered with the Selective Service, if required by law to be registered.