Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

To receive aid from federal student aid programs, you must:

• have financial need (except for unsubsidized student loans).
• have a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (GED) or meet standards approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• have a valid Social Security Number.
• make satisfactory academic progress.
• sign a statement of educational purpose/certification statement on refunds and default (on the FAFSA).
• sign a statement of updated information, if required (on the Student Aid Report).
• register with the Selective Service, if required.
• complete a WVSOM Application for Financial Aid each academic year.
• must not exceed allowable loan limits under any program.
• must complete the verification process if required to do so.
• must be credit worthy if applying for alternative loans and have no adverse credit when applying for a Graduate/Professional Plus loan.