- You are a U.S. Citizen, national, or a permanent resident. (International students are not eligible.)
- You have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent (GED). Students enrolled prior to July 1, 2012 may have established eligibility through an Ability-to-Benefit provision; however, other students must have the diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) to receive financial aid.
- For State Need Grant only: You qualify as a non-citizen “dreamer” based on state residency for 3 years prior to high school diploma or passing the GED and through enrolling in post-secondary Education.
- You are making satisfactory academic progress in your studies at YVC whether you received aid previously or not.
- You are in an approved college program that is at least one year in length and leads to a degree or certificate.
- You do not owe a repayment of federal or state grant funds received at any college.
- You are not in default on a student loan received at any college. If you are a grant recipient, have not earned a bachelor’s degree and if pursing an associate’s degree, not having earned an associates degree within the past 5 years (state grants).
- You are registered for selective service, if male.
- You have not been barred from receiving federal benefits by a federal court.
- You have not been convicted of a selling or possessing illegal drugs while receiving financial aid.
Visit Eligibility for more details.
