Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

Requirements to receive federal and state financial aid are included on the FAFSA and include:

• Acceptance to and enrollment in a degree granting program at Emmanuel College (MAT students may be awarded aid while awaiting MTEL results)
• Enrollment in at least two courses (six credits) for most forms of financial aid
• Maintaining satisfactory academic progress (see SAP Policy)
• Being free from default on a previous student loan
• Being in compliance with selective service requirements
• US citizenship or permanent resident status (see FAFSA for more details)

Eligibility for financial aid varies based on the criteria of the specific award. For most forms of financial aid, students must demonstrate financial need, which is determined through an evaluation of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. In addition, your need-based aid may not be greater than your demonstrated financial need, nor may your total award package, including loans, be greater than your cost of attendance. Students must maintain half time status (six credits) to receive most forms of financial aid.