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Student Eligibility

All students who have been accepted for admission to Gogebic Community College and who apply for financial assistance receive consideration. No student is denied the opportunity for financial aid because of race, color, or creed. When determining a student’s need, the financial resources of the student’s immediate family are considered along with any special circumstances. (In awarding aid to eligible students, aid is not only targeted toward the neediest student but is also awarded based on the timeliness of application.) A number of scholarships are awarded based on merit considerations in addition to those based on need.

In order to receive financial aid, the student must

• maintain academic standing that meets at least the minimum standards of progress requirements of the college.
• not be in default on any Title IV Higher Education Act loan and not owe a refund on a Title IV Higher Education Act grant for attendance at any institution.
• be accepted into a formal degree or certificate program at GCC. Students taking courses, regardless of how many, for personal enrichment or job upgrade are not eligible. A student must enroll in courses that are required by the degree or certificate or are approved electives.

NOTE: A student is not eligible for federal financial aid if his/her program length is less than six months. Students need to meet the following eligibility requirements in order to receive funding from federal and state sources:

• Financial need must be determined except for some loan programs.
• Earn a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or meet other standards which are approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program. A student may not receive financial aid for a correspondence, telecommunication, or Internet course unless it is part of an associate degree or certificate program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security number.
• Make satisfactory academic progress.
• Sign a statement of educational purpose and a certification statement on overpayment and default.
• Register with the Selective Service if required.