Eligibility Requirements
Financial aid programs are funded by federal and state governmental agencies and are administered according to the laws and guidelines of each program. Essentially, eligibility requirements are the same for all financial aid programs at VC. To receive financial assistance, a student must:
- be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen and have a valid social security number;
- have a high school diploma or GED certificate;
- be enrolled or plan to enroll at least part-time as a regular student in an eligible program (The Pell Grant Program and Federal Work-Study Program will permit eligible students to enroll less-than-half-time and still qualify for assistance.);
- be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- maintain satisfactory academic progress in a course of study;
- not be in default on any loan or owe a refund on any grant made under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, at any institution.
A regular student is someone who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate offered by VC. Summer transient students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
The U.S. Department of Education frequently changes regulations pertaining to financial aid. Since Vernon College attempts to comply with all legislative mandates and federal regulations, the Financial Aid Office reserves the right to make policy and procedure changes during the award year. If changes occur, they will be posted in the Financial Aid Office.