Financial Aid eligibility requirements

In general, to be considered eligible to apply for financial aid a student must:

1. Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen.

2. Be enrolled as at least a half-time student. (Half-time enrollment is a minimum of six credits in coursework leading to a degree or certificate, and therefore excludes audited classes.) Fall or Spring Semester enrollment in a program of study abroad which has been approved by Daytona State will be considered enrolled at Daytona State for the purpose of applying for federal aid.

3. Be accepted at Daytona State as a "regular" student. A "regular" student is a student pursuing an AA, AAS, AS, BAS, or BS degree or an approved vocational certificate.

4. Be enrolled in an eligible program of study. Eligible programs are postsecondary programs which lead to an AA, AAS, AS, BAS, or BS degree or an approved vocational certificate.

5. Be making progress toward completion of courses of study in compliance with Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards.

6. Not be in default on a loan or owe a repayment on any previous financial aid received.

7. Be registered with the Selective Service if required to do so.

8. Have a standard high school diploma or GED. (The transcript must be submitted to the Admissions Office.) Some vocational certificate programs may accept passing scores achieved on a federally approved test administered by the College, in lieu of the high school diploma or GED requirements. This test measures the student’s ability to benefit from the instruction offered.

9. Have a valid Social Security Number.

rev. 3-03-08