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. 


Eligibility for Federal Student AidGraphic 
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: Hello, I'm a student whose parents were Killed in Iraq, I want to know if I can get "aid", and if so: what do I have to do?

assistant: Null

assistant: Did your parents die as result of military service in Iraq?

user: No, they weren't performing military service.

user: I mean, after that... I don't have the resources to pay college, since I'm homeless... but I really want to go to college. Is there a way I can go to college?

assistant: Yes, there's a way. We currently have a plan to prevent homeless to not attending college. The program is called: "Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness from Pre - School to Post - Secondary Ages" I'll send you the link so that you can read more about it. 

user: But I'm not a U.S citizen, I just have a permanent resident alien.

assistant: In that case you are considered an eligible noncitizen and you'll be able to get federal student aid. 

user: But, how would I know if I'm eligible?

assistant: Most U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens are eligible for financial aid for college or career school, you have to understand the criteria the program uses for "staying eligible" as noncitizen, I'll share you a document with all the information. 

user: Thanks a lot! Btw, I have a friend whose parents were killed granting military service in Iraq, can he get it too?

assistant: Absolutely! He might be eligible for additional Federal Pell Grant funding or for an Iraq Service Grant