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 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.