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If you are a new student you can apply for aid before you have started the admissions process; however, you must be admitted to receive aid. Additionally, once you complete a degree, if you want to continue enrollment and continue receiving financial aid, you must be admitted to a new degree or certificate program.
You must either be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen to be eligible for federal student financial aid. Generally, you are an eligible non-citizen if you are:
If you are neither a citizen nor an eligible non-citizen, you are not eligible for federal student aid. However, you may be eligible for some scholarships or non-federal student loans.
Wondering if you’re eligible for financial aid? Most people are! Learn more about our criteria:
To receive Title IV funds, students must be qualified to study at the postsecondary level, i.e., if they:
The Department recognizes several equivalents to a high school diploma:
Note that merely possessing a certificate of attendance and/or high school completion is not sufficient for a student to be Title IV aid eligible. Such a certificate may be issued without a student having completed all of the academic graduation requirements, including passing any required examinations. A state must consider a certificate or high-school-completion-equivalency test as equivalent to a high school diploma in that state in order for it to be considered equivalent to a high school diploma for Title IV aid eligibility purposes.
If you are in default on a Federal Stafford/Direct or Perkins student loan you will not be eligible for federal aid. You may also not be eligible for other types of aid.
If you owe repayments on federal student grants you must repay in full or make satisfactory arrangements to repay before you regain eligibility.
Generally, you must maintain at least half time enrollment each term to be eligible for federal aid. For more information on enrollment requirements, see our Disbursement Policy page.
If you’re not ready to apply for federal student aid, but you’d like to estimate your aid, try FAFSA4caster (en español).
FAFSA4caster gives you a free early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This information helps families plan ahead for college. You must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for aid once you’ve decided to apply for admission and attend college.
Need to know the out-of-pocket cost of attending your school of choice? Try the FAFSA4caster:
To remain eligible for federal aid, you must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress throughout your academic career at EOU. For complete information, please see our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy page.
Who must register for Selective Service?
Male students between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service to be considered for financial aid. This requirement covers both citizens of the United States and most other men residing in the U.S. If you need to register, you can do so HERE.
A man who is in the United States as a lawful non-immigrant isn’t required to register as long as he maintains that status.
If you have been convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs, you may not be eligible to receive federal student aid. When completing the FAFSA, please follow the instructions pertaining to Question 31 (Drug Convictions).
Financial Aid Office Eastern Oregon University One University Boulevard Inlow Hall 104 La Grande, OR 97850-2807
Title IV School Code: 003193
Telephone: +1 (541) 962-3550 +1 (800) 452-8639 (SMS/MMS): +1 (541) 972-3550 Note that no personal information can be divulged through text messaging.
Secure Fax: +1 (541) 962-3661 Fax to E-mail: +1 (541) 962-3095 (Senders take full responsibility for any activity resulting from sensitive information being sent from private E-mail through the university E-mail system)
E-Mail: fao@eou.edu
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Office Hours Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday Drop-in appointments available during normal office hours.
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