Financial Aid: Eligibility Requirements

In order to receive financial aid funds, you must:

• Be a citizen or an eligible noncitizen of the U.S.
• Be in compliance with Selective Service registration.
• Be admitted to a degree program at UW-Eau Claire.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Have at least at half-time status (for most aid programs).
  NOTE:  For need-based aid, you need to have a financial need based on the FAFSA information.
  
• Not be in default on any educational loan.
• Show willingness to repay any educational loans.
• Not owe any refund on a grant or loan.
• Not be convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs while receiving aid.
• Not be delinquent in payments of court-ordered child support and/or maintenance to receive state aid.