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 the Washington State College Grant, Veterans Benefits, and Private Loans, have additional eligibility criteria.