Eligibility
In order to be considered for most federal, state and institutional financial aid, a student must:
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be accepted to and enrolled in a degree or certificate program at NECC.
- Have a valid Social Security number.
- Be a citizen, national or permanent resident of the United States or its trust territories.
- Maintain at least half-time enrollment status unless otherwise noted by program guidelines.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Maintain compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.
- Not owe a refund on Title IV money, or be in default on any previous student loan.
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or must pass an independently administered test and have the Ability to Benefit.
