Federal financial aid applicants must meet these eligibility requirements for aid and provide additional documents if needed:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Enroll in an eligible degree program or approved post-baccalaureate non-degree graduate preparatory coursework. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information about graduate preparatory programs.
- Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have completed a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law. Students who do not meet these eligibility requirements should contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.
- For most types of financial aid, you must be enrolled for credit in a degree or approved post-baccalaureate non-degree graduate preparatory program. Audited classes are not eligible for financial aid consideration.
- Once you complete your degree requirements or post-baccalaureate non-degree graduate preparatory program—even if you have not received your diploma—you are no longer eligible for aid.
- If you wish to repeat a course for which you have previously earned credit, your financial aid options are limited. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
- Be enrolled at least half-time for federal student loan deferment.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
- Not be in default on a federal loan or owe a repayment on a federal grant.
- Be registered with Selective Service, if applicable.
- Meet any remaining federal eligibility requirements
Further information may be found at the Federal Student Aid website, and in the Complying with Terms & Conditions and Maintaining Eligibility sections of the DePaul Financial Aid website.