Who is Eligible to Receive Financial Aid?
Basic Requirements:
While each aid program has special requirements, the following are the basic requirements in order to be eligible to receive financial aid. A students must:
- have financial need (except for some loan programs and many scholarship programs). Students who think they may need financial assistance are strongly encouraged to apply for aid by the deadline dates listed in this Web site in order to be considered for all eligible aid programs;
- be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled as a student working toward a degree or certificate;
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-U.S. citizen (federal regulations and University policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to non-U.S. citizens-see International Programs and Services for more information;
- have a valid Social Security Number;
- be registered with Selective Service, if required;
- be making satisfactory academic progress;
- use federal student aid only for educational purposes; and
- not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on any federal educational loan.
For more information about eligibility to receive federal aid, also see The U.S. Department of Education's Student Guide. For more information on eligibility for specific financial aid programs, see our Types of Financial Aid Available.
Undergraduate Students Who Have Already Received One or More Bachelor's Degree(s):
Undergraduate students who have already received a bachelor's degree will only be eligible for loans and Work-Study while pursuing additional bachelor's degree(s). This includes students in dual degree programs who have already met the requirements for one of their degrees and are continuing their education toward the additional degree.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more specific information that is required for this situation.
Students Enrolled at More than One Institution:
Students who are enrolled at more than one college or university at the same time may receive financial aid from only one of the institutions, not both. Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.
Special Note to Out-of-State Students
While the Office of Student Financial Assistance does not have sufficient funds to meet the full demonstrated need of out-of-state students directly, those students who are eligible for scholarships from Pittsburg State University or private sources can often cover their costs through these combined resources. Another option often utilized by out-of-state families is the Federal PLUS Loan available to the parents of dependent undergraduate students.
For questions about residency requirements Prospective Students should contact the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services, current PSU Students should contact the Registrar's Office.
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