Financial Aid Eligibility

The following criteria must be met for a student to be eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid (FSA):

Be an admitted student enrolled in an eligible programs of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree
Submit all official transcripts from previously attended institutions at the time of admission if interested in Title IV funding
Be unconditionally accepted at CIU
Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework
Not be currently enrolled in secondary school
Be a high school graduate or recognized equivalent
Be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required)
Have a valid Social Security number unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau
Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loans
Not be in default on a Federal Student Loan or owe an overpayment on a FSA grant or loan
If the student is a male, he must be registered with the Selective Service
Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
Certify that FSA will only be used for educational purposes
Demonstrate financial need

Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the home school may be considered enrollment in the home school for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid.