Who Gets Aid 
Most U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens are eligible for financial aid for college or career school. It s important to understand the criteria of the programs, how to stay eligible, and how to get your eligibility back if you lose it. Eligibility Requirements Students With a Parent Who Was Killed in Iraq or Afghanistan Non-U.S. Citizens Students with criminal convictions Students with intellectual disabilities Homeless Students who are or have been in foster care Students Staying Eligible Regaining Eligibility 

Eligibility Requirements 
share link Our general eligibility requirements include that you have financial need, are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at your college or career school. There are more eligibility requirements you must meet to qualify for federal student aid. 

For a quick glance at the basic eligibility criteria for federal student aid, check out this graphic. 


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View text - only version of Eligibility for Federal Student Aid infographic Did You Know? There is no income cut - off to qualify for federal student aid. Many factors such as the size of your family and your year in school are taken into account. LEARN ABOUT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

Students With a Parent Who Was Killed in Iraq or Afghanistan 
share link If your parent died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11 , you might be eligible for additional Federal Pell Grant funding or for an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. 

Non-U.S. Citizens 
share link Generally , if you have a green card in other words, if you are a permanent resident alien , you will be considered an eligible noncitizen and will be able to get federal student aid if you meet the other basic eligibility criteria. Learn about which immigration statuses make you an eligible noncitizen. 

Students With Criminal Convictions 
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user: How can I regain eligibility for federal student aid?

assistant: You can check on our website.

assistant: Were you informed that you no longer qualify for federal student aid?

user: Yes, that's correct.

assistant: We have resources online that teach you how to regain your eligibility back.

user: Are non-citizens eligible for the aid?

assistant:  Non-citizens that meet the requirements can also be eligible for federal student aid.

user: Can you tell me some resources that I can use to know how to help homeless students?

assistant: You can check on our website the page Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness from Pre-School to Post-Secondary Ages. There you can find useful information in this regard.

user:  What is it taken into consideration when evaluating an student eligibility for federal student aid?

assistant: First, there's no income cut-off to qualify, and many factors such as the size of the student's family and their year in school are taken into consideration.

user: lastly, can you tell me some of the eligibility requirements?

assistant: Some of the general eligibility requirements are that the student is a U.S citizen or eligible noncitizen with financial need, and is enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at their college or career school.