Eligibility

Federal Eligibility Requirements 

• Be admitted and working toward completion of an eligible degree (view Enrollment and Admission Requirements (pdf) under Resources).

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED.

• Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen.

• Have a valid social security number.

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

• Not be in default on any previous student loans. This also applies to parents applying for Direct PLUS Loan.

• Not owe a refund or repayment on any previously-awarded federal grant.

• Demonstrate financial need for need-based aid.  (Not all types of aid require need.)

• Be enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours for undergraduate students and 5 credit hours for graduate students. The Pell Grant is an exception to this requirement. Undergraduate students may be eligible for a Pell Grant when enrolled less than half-time.

• Institutional scholarships, combined with other federal, state and/or institutional aid, should not exceed the published Cost of Attendance.

International Students

Students who have non-immigrant visa status (indicated by F, J, L, or G visas) are not eligible for federal or state financial aid. Please visit the OU International Student Services website for more information. 

Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility

• Be admitted and working toward completion of an eligible degree (view Enrollment and Admission Requirements (pdf) under Resources).

• Complete the FAFSA annually and comply with all application deadlines.

• Demonstrate financial need (for most but not all forms of aid).

• Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe a refund on a state or federal educational grant.

• Must satisfactorily complete at least 70% of the overall number of credit hours attempted at the undergraduate level. Graduates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester.

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours for undergraduate students and 5 credit hours for graduate students. The Pell Grant is an exception to this requirement. Undergraduate students may be eligible for a Pell Grant when enrolled less than half-time.

• Maintain both an institutional and cumulative GPA of 2.00 as an undergraduate student or 3.00 as a graduate student. Access the GPA calculator.
  

• Complete your program within the established designated time frame.

• Institutional scholarships, combined with other federal, state and/or institutional aid, should not exceed the published Cost of Attendance.