Eligibility

Requirements

To be considered for aid eligibility, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
Be registered with Selective Service (male, U.S. citizens and permanent residents, ages 18-26)
Have demonstrated financial need as determined by your processed FAFSA and your school cost of attendance
Attend a school that takes part in one or more of the financial aid programs
Have a high school diploma, GED (or its recognized equivalent) or have been home schooled
Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) in an eligible program as approved by the ED (in some cases, students may receive a Federal Pell Grant for less than half-time enrollment)
Be working toward a degree or certificate
Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by Del Mar College Policy. Refer to “Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy” section
Not owe a refund on any Title IV (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant or Federal State Student Incentive Grant) or any other Higher Education Grant program received at any institution previously attended. Refer to “Return of Title IV Funds” under CONSEQUENCES OF WITHDRAWING/DROPPING section
Not be in default on any Title IV Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Student Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS), Federal Supplemental Loan to Students (FSLS) or any other Higher Education Act Loan Program received at any institution previously attended