Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive Federal financial aid, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a FAFSA 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.

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to check eligibility requirements to receive state financial aid, as each fund has their own requirements: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/quickguide.asp