Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for federal financial aid at HCC, you must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
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Have a valid Social Security Number.
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Hold a high school diploma, General Education Development Certificate (GED), or have completed homeschooling at the secondary level.
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Be enrolled in a financial aid eligible certificate or a degree program at HCC *
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Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
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Not be in default on a Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Stafford Loan or Federal Direct PLUS Loan.
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Not owe a repayment on any federal aid program or have exceeded federal loan limits
*Please note: Not all HCC programs are eligible for financial aid. Students must be enrolled in a program that leads to a degree or certificate awarded by Howard Community College. To confirm eligibility, review the college catalog under the program description or contact Financial Aid Services.