Financial Aid Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or an eligible non-citizen.
• You must have a valid Social Security Number.
• You must have a high school diploma or GED.
• You must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service (if you are a male aged 18-25 and a U.S. citizen).
• You must have completed a FAFSA promising to use any federal aid for educational purposes.
• You must not owe refunds on any federal student grants.
• You must not be in default on any student loans.
• You must have not been found guilty of the sale or possession of illegal drugs during a period in which federal aid was being received.

To see if you are eligible, please visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/aideligibility.jsp?tab=funding

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

In order to receive financial aid, you must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and Ohio University. Our definition of SAP is different from the University’s definition of academic standing. All Ohio University students who have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and wish to be considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid must meet the criteria stated in the policy regardless of whether or not they previously received aid.

See complete details at: http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/postapply/postapply_sap_procedure.cfm