There are some general eligibility requirements that apply to the Federal Financial Aid programs now being offered at University of the West. To receive federal aid you must be:

1. You must be either:
   • A U.S. Citizen or naturalized citizen; or
   • A U.S. permanent resident; or
   • Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands; or
   • Other eligible non-citizens.
   
   Note: Students who are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa or a G series visa are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
2. You must be admitted and enrolled in a program that leads to a baccalaureate, master’s or doctorate degree. 
3. You must be enrolled in a minimum of six units per term to be eligible for most aid. To receive maximum aid, an undergraduate student must be enrolled in twelve (12) units or more each term, a graduate student nine (9) units each term. 
4. You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) throughout the financial aid period. A student must earn credit for at least 67% of the attempted units. A complete detail of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy can be found in the University of the West Catalog.
5. You must have a valid Social Security Number. The federal database will match the record to have the same name and birth date as reported on the FAFSA. 
6. You must be registered with the Selective Service, if required (if you are a male between age 18 to 25). You can register online at the www.sss.gov.
7. You must not be in default on any Federal loan or owe money on a Federal or State Grant.