Student Eligibility
To receive student financial aid, there are various eligibility requirements that must be met. The student is required to:

• Have financial need
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student
• Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Sign the statement of education purpose and non-default on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Register for selective service, if required
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe an overpayment on a federal student grant

Communicating With Financial Aid
The most efficient method of contact for the financial aid office is email. Please make sure we have your current email to make you receive the best service from our office.

Financial Need
Most student financial aid funds are awarded based on financial need. The exceptions to this include unsubsidized Stafford Loans and the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant.

Dependency Status
Students are classified as dependent or independent because federal student aid programs are based on the idea that students, and their families, if applicable, have the primary responsibility for paying for their post-secondary education.