Student Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible for financial aid if you:

  • are an admitted and enrolled student, whether full- or part-time;
  • are enrolled in an eligible program at least one year in length that leads to a degree or certificate (some exceptions apply);
  • have registered with the Selective Service (if required to do so);
  • have a high school diploma or GED;
  • are not attending an elementary or secondary school;
  • are a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
  • are not in default of any federal loan program;
  • do not owe a refund on any federal grant program.

For the Federal Direct and PLUS Loan programs, you must be enrolled at least half time (six credit hours). For a Pell Grant, you must be an admitted, degree-seeking student enrolled in one or more credit hours. For the Oregon Opportunity Grant, you must be a resident of Oregon for a year prior to the start of school and be enrolled at least half time (six credit hours).