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Who is eligible?

Generally, to qualify for federal, state, and institutional assistance, you must meet the following requirements:

Demonstrate financial need according to the federal need analysis system
Be enrolled and attending classes; some federal, state and institutional programs require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
Be a degree-seeking student (either A.A. degree, A.S. degree, Bachelor's degree program or certain financial aid eligible certificate programs.)
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in your course of study
Not be in default or owe a repayment on any Title IV funds received at any institution
Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States or trust Territories

To qualify for financial assistance, students who are not high school graduates or who do not possess the G.E.D., must demonstrate ability to benefit from college level programs at SPC by passing the College Placement Test with minimum scores as specified in the College catalog.

For more detailed information, please visit:

Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

The 2008-09 version of the Guide, which covers July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, is available in both English PDF and Spanish PDF.

To apply for federal aid and to apply for many state student aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Electronic versions of the FAFSA make applying for financial aid faster and easier than ever.

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