In order tor recieve funds through the Financial Aid Office you must:
- be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (international students are not eligible for any aid through our office);
- have a valid Social Security number;
- be in compliance with Selective Service registration;
- be admitted to UW-Eau Claire in a degree program;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid (except for Federal Unsubsidized Ford, PLUS, and alternative loans);
- maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by our office and by your academic college or school;
- at least half-time status
- meet the eligibility requirements of each of the aid programs you accept;
- not be in default on any educational loan, not show an unwillingness to repay any educational loan, and not owe any refund on a grant or loan;
- have no convictions for the sale or possession of illegal drugs while receiving financial aid (depending on the date of conviction, you may be ineligible for federal student aid); and
- not be delinquent in payments of court-ordered child support and/or maintenance (applies to State of Wisconsin controlled grants and scholarships).Sections:
Credit Requirements
Satisfactory Academic Progress



