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.
