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Eligibility Requirements

General Requirements

Eligibility for federal student aid is based on financial need and on several other factors.
To receive aid from federal programs, you must:

  • Demonstrate financial need (except for certain loans).
  • Demonstrate the ability to benefit (a HS diploma, GED, have completed six credit hours or the equivalent course work toward a degree or certificate, etc.).
  • Be enrolled/accepted as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
  • Have a valid Social Security Number.
  • Be registered with Selective Service if required.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.
  • Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on a federal grant.
  • Not have a conviction for certain offenses.
  • Be enrolled at least half-time. (Undergraduate students must enroll for at least 6 credit hours. Graduate/Professional students must enroll for at least 3 credit hours during the summer semester and at least 5 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.)

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International Students

Students who do not meet the eligible noncitizen requirements for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), can still complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).  While TTUHSC does not have any institutional financial aid to offer students, the TASFA application is required for international students applying for or receiving any HSC Scholarships. 

In addition to completing the TASFA, international students need to complete the Selective Service Status Confirmation form.

While we do not have institutional financial aid to offer, certain private lenders offer student loans to international students.  These lenders include (listed alphabetically):

Please visit their websites for more information on eligibility requirements, interest rates and repayment options.  This is not an inclusive list of lenders.  Students are able to select any lender that offers loans to international students.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations require schools to monitor the academic progress of financial aid recipients and certify the applicant is making satisfactory academic progress toward earning his/her degree. This evaluation process is comprised by three standards; qualitative, quantitative, maximum time frame. This determination must be made at least once per year.