Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to receive financial aid, a student must meet the
following requirements:
• Complete a FAFSA by the priority deadline (May 1st for Fall
and November 1st for Spring) and any additional documents
requested by Student Financial Services (SFS).
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Cannot be in default on a Federal Education Loan or owe a refund
on a Federal Grant.
• Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at
North Shore Community College (NSCC).
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required).
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Make satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible
for financial aid by meeting the requirements of the
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy which can be
found on the Student Financial Services webpage at
www.northshore.edu/financial-services/help/sap.html
In addition to outlining the Satisfactory Academic Progress
requirements, this policy document includes information about:
• Maximum Credit Review
• How a student’s financial aid is effected by Repeating Coursework
• How Developmental Coursework effects a student’s financial aid
• A comprehensive description of the stages of the College’s
Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
• How a student can continue to enroll and gain reinstatement of
their financial aid
All students using financial aid as a means to finance their education
are encouraged to review this policy prior to enrolling at the College.