Who Can Apply
To be eligible to apply for Federal Student aid, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen;
- Have a valid Social Security number;
- Be enrolled in a degree program
- Not owe a repayment on a grant or be in default on a student loan;
- Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (if a returning DigiPen student).
For more information, please see the Satisfactory Academic Progress section.
Other types of financial aid, such as Veterans Benefits and Private Loans, have additional eligibility criteria.