Eligibility

To receive financial aid from federal programs you must meet all of the following requirements.

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, a national or permanent resident of the U.S. or in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose.
• Must be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.
• Must have a valid Social Security Number.
• May not be in default on a federal student loan.
• Must not owe an overpayment of a federal loan or grant.
• May not have borrowed in excess of aggregate student loan limits.
• Must be admitted to Notre Dame of Maryland University in a qualified degree program (includes teacher certification and CASE)
• Must be registered at least half-time for federal loans and FSEOG
• Must meet requirements for institutional scholarships
• Must meet the state's requirements for individual state financial aid programs
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by Notre Dame of Maryland University.