Student Eligibility

To be eligible for federal and state aid, students must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standard for federal student aid programs
• Have a valid Social Security Number if applicable
• Have a high school or state-approved home school graduate or have a GED
• Not be convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs while receiving financial aid
• Not be in default of a federal loan or owe an overpayment on a federal grant or Federal Perkins Loan
• Certify that you will use any federal student aid funds awarded to you solely for educational purposes

You must also:

• Enroll in an eligible program of study at the College
• Enroll for at least six credits to be eligible for federal loans

To learn more about student eligibility requirements visit the CUNY website at: CUNY Student Eligibility