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In general, you are eligible for Federal Aid at Grossmont College if you:
- Apply for admission to Grossmont College;
- Are a citizen of the U.S., a permanent resident, or a resident alien with an
appropriate visa;
- Maintain satisfactory progress (see "Satisfactory
Academic Progress");
- Demonstrate eligibility in accordance with federal and state regulations;
- Declare and enroll in a degree, certificate or transfer program;
- Have a declared major;
- Register with Selective Service
if required to do so under registration law;
- Are not in default on any Federal debt or obligation, Federal Perkins Loan,
National Direct Student Loan (NDSL), Federal Stafford Student Loan, PLUS/SLS
loan, Federal Direct Loan, Federal Consolidated Loan, or
owe a refund
on a
Federal Pell Grant or a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
received while attending any institution, (see "Loans" for additional
information regarding defaulted student loans);
- Have completed less than 71 units and attempted less than 90 units (includes
all transferable units from all institutions attended);
- Do not have a Bachelor’s degree;
and
- Are not a member of a religious order.
Eligibility for Non-Citizens
The Department of Education will compare the information listed on the your
application (the FAFSA) with the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) data base [formerly U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS)]. This primary match will attempt to confirm eligibility to
receive Federal Financial Aid. For applicants whose eligible non-citizen
status was not confirmed by the Department of Education’s primary match,
secondary confirmation must be used to determine eligibility. Applicants may
be required submit immigration documents to the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid
Office will submit the student’s immigration documents to the
DHS within 10
business days and will request secondary confirmation of eligible non-citizen
status.
Ability to Benefit
All students who do not have a high school diploma, a GED, a certificate of
proficiency or its equivalent must demonstrate that they have the ability to
benefit from an educational program at Grossmont College prior to receiving
any Title IV financial aid. To meet this requirement, you
must have taken and passed ACT's ASSET
program (Forms B2, C2, D2, E2). If English is not your primary
language and you are or will be enrolled in ESL courses, then you may take
the Combined English Language Skills Assessment Test (CELSA).
These tests are given in the Grossmont College
Assessment Center and they can be reached at (619)
644-7200.
Drug Convictions
A student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid for a specified
period of time if the student has been convicted of an offense for the sale or
possession of an illegal drug.
Convictions for possession:
Only one conviction - ineligible for federal financial aid for one year from
date of conviction
Two convictions - ineligible for federal financial aid for two years from date
of the second conviction
Three or more convictions - ineligible for federal financial aid for an
indefinite period of time
Convictions for sale:
Only one conviction - ineligible for federal financial aid for two years from
date of conviction
Two or more convictions - ineligible for federal financial aid for an
indefinite period of time
A student may regain eligibility for federal financial aid, if during the
period of ineligibility, the student completes an approved drug rehabilitation
program.
Students convicted of a drug offense during a period of time in which they are
receiving federal financial aid, must notify the financial aid office
immediately.
Aid to Foreign Students
Although we recognize the enormous need of foreign students, Grossmont College
is not able to assist any foreign students with federal or state aid.
However, you are encouraged to apply for Scholarships by
visiting
www.grossmont.edu/fa/scholarships/default.asp. To be
eligible for federal or state aid, a student must be a citizen of the U.S., a
permanent resident, or a resident alien with the appropriate visa.
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