General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for financial aid, students must:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Be enrolled in a degree or eligible certificate program.
  • Be a US Citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by federal, state and/or Atlantic Cape regulations, and submit all required documentation within the specified deadlines.
  • Not be in default of a federal student loan.

You can view the standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress at atlanticcape.edu/finaid/eligibility.php