Eligibility Requirements

1. Have a high school diploma or equivalent, been home schooled, or pass ability-to-benefit test.
2. Be admitted to UWSP and working toward a degree. (*)
3. Cannot also be enrolled in elementary or secondary school.
4. Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the University.
5. Must have resolved any drug conviction issue(s).
6. A U.S. citizen, U.S. national or eligible non-citizen.
7. Cannot be in default on a FSA (Federal Student Aid) loan or owe an overpayment of a FSA grant or loan.
8. Have a valid Social Security number (except for Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau).
9. Register with the Selective Services if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.
10. Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the home institution may be considered enrollment in the home institution for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid.

(*) Only exceptions are those persons pursuing teacher certification or 2nd Bachelor's degree. If you are pursuing either of these, you must fill out a Special Student Declaration Form and turn it into the Financial Aid Office with the required documentation.