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.