Financial Aid Eligibility Flashcards
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Which of the following is a basic eligibility requirement for federal student aid?
Answer: Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
To receive federal student aid, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen such as a permanent resident.
Which enrollment status makes a student ineligible for most federal student aid?
Answer: Less than half-time
Students enrolled less than half-time are ineligible for most federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants in many cases.
A student with a drug conviction may lose eligibility for federal student aid under which condition?
Answer: A drug conviction that occurred while receiving federal aid
Only drug convictions that occurred while the student was receiving federal student aid can result in a loss of eligibility.
Which document must all male students aged 18–25 confirm they have registered with to maintain FAFSA eligibility?
Answer: Selective Service System
Male students between 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student aid.
What is the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirement in relation to FAFSA eligibility?
Answer: Students must maintain a minimum GPA and complete a required percentage of attempted credits
Schools require students to meet SAP standards — typically a minimum GPA and completion rate — to remain eligible for federal aid.
Which of the following noncitizen statuses does NOT qualify a student for federal student aid?
Answer: Student visa holder (F-1)
Students on F-1 visas are not eligible for federal student aid because F-1 is a nonimmigrant visa status.