Eligibility

Generally, financial aid eligibility is established once a student has shown through application that the following criteria are satisfied:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Be enrolled or intend to enroll on at least a half time basis.
• Show financial need.
• Not be in default on an educational loan nor owe a refund to any financial aid office.
• Be registered, or formerly registered, with the Selective Service (for male students only).
• Be a regular student in an eligible program enrolling for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate.
• Have the ability to benefit from the education offered. This can be met by holding a high school diploma, passing an approved test in the Assessment Center, securing a GED diploma, or having satisfactorily completed at least six units that are applicable toward a degree or certificate at De Anza College.
• Have an eligible educational goal. Eligible goals are an AA/AS or vocational degree, degree and/or transfer and vocational certificates and are evidenced by appropriate matriculation steps.
• Be making satisfactory progress.