General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for funding through the federal and state financial aid programs, a student must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

• Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen as defined in the FAFSA. Limited state funds may be available to Texas residents who do not meet eligibility requirements as a United States citizen.
• Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to determine their eligibility for state and/or institutional financial aid. Private or alternative student loans may be available.
• Be a regular student working toward a degree at Texas Wesleyan University. Certificate only students are not eligible for financial aid.
• Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certification as outlined in the University catalog in the Financial Aid section.
• Be current on prior educational student loans or have made satisfactory arrangements to repay a defaulted student loan.
• Not owe any money on a federal grant previously received or have made satisfactory arrangements to repay a federal grant.
• To receive federal loans, students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours for undergraduate students and 5 hours for graduate students) at Texas Wesleyan University for the semesters for which you are applying for aid and have filed a FAFSA. Undergraduate students enrolling at less than half-time study may only be eligible to receive prorated institutional funds and prorated Federal Pell Grants if eligibility is demonstrated through the FAFSA.