Who is eligible for aid?
To receive Title IV federal/state aid (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Work Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant or Oregon Opportunity Grant) a student must file the Free Application for federal Student Aid (FAFSA), be a U.S. citizen, a national, or permanent resident of the U.S., comply with Selective Service registration requirements, be admitted to PCC in an eligible degree program, be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the financial aid office of PCC, not be in default on any federal loan, not owe any repayment on any Title IV funds received from any college, and have a valid Social Security Number. Some types of aid are not available when you have achieved a bachelor’s degree.
To receive Title IV federal aid (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Student Loan, Federal Work Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or Federal Perkins Loan) and institutional grant aid a student must meet the following requirements: be a U.S. citizen, a national, or permanent resident of the U.S., or be in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose; comply with U.S. Selective Service registration requirements; be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree program (teacher certification or preparatory coursework cases should be discussed with a financial aid administrator); be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by Ohio University and the OSFAS; not be in default on a Federal Loan; not owe any repayment on any Title IV funds; and have a valid Social Security Number. Some types of financial aid as well as most federal and institutional grants are not available if you have already received a bachelor’s degree.
