Financial Aid: Eligibility Requirements

Last Updated Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 4:56 pm

In order to receive financial aid funds, you must:

Be a citizen or an eligible noncitizen of the U.S.
Be in compliance with Selective Service registration.
Be admitted to a degree program at UW-Eau Claire.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Have at least at half-time status (for most aid programs).
NOTE: For need-based aid, you need to have a financial need based on the FAFSA information.
Not be in default on any educational loan.
Show willingness to repay any educational loans.
Not owe any refund on a grant or loan.
Not be convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs while receiving aid.
Not be delinquent in payments of court-ordered child support and/or maintenance to receive state aid.