Federal Student 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 program of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree.
• Be officially accepted at Waldorf College.
• Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework.
• Not be currently enrolled in secondary school.
• Have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent (such as a GED).
• 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.
• Not have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense. If convicted, the student must visit FASFA online, click “Before Beginning a FAFSA” and complete to “Drug Worksheet” (on the left) to determine if it will affect eligibility. Additional help is available by calling 800-4FED-AID (800-433-3243).
• Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loans (FLDL).
• Not be incarcerated.
• Not be in default on a Federal Student Loan or owe an overpayment on a FSA grant or loan.
• Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for FSA.
• If the student is a male, he must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once approved for funding.
• Certify that FSA will only be used for educational purposes.
• Demonstrate financial need.