To be eligible for this benefit, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security Number (unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau)
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male and 18 to 25 years of age. Go to the Selective Service System websitefor more information
• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program at a school that participates in the federal student aid programs
• Not have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving Federal student aid (such as grants, loans, or work-study)
• Other requirements may apply. Contact your school’s financial aid office for more information