Eligibility
To receive most types of financial aid at Indiana University Bloomington, a student must:
- Have a high school diploma or GED;
- Be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen;
- Have a valid Social Security Number;
- Register with Selective Service, if required;
- Not be in default or owe an overpayment on previous federal aid or have borrowed over student loan limits;
- Not have had federal aid suspended due to a drug conviction;
- Complete and sign a Statement of Educational Purpose (part of FAFSA), which states that the student will use aid for educationally related expenses;
- Be admitted to an IU Bloomington degree or teacher’s certificate program, or be taking preparatory coursework for admission to an IUB graduate program;
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP); and
- Be working at least half time towards a degree:
| Half-time hours per term (fall, spring, or summer) | Full-time hours per term (fall, spring, or summer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6 | 12 |
| Graduate | 4 | 8 |
| NOTE: Correspondence courses and waitlisted classes do not count towards enrollment, and withdrawing from classes can impact a student's aid. | ||
Additionally, each aid program has its own eligibility requirements, such as financial need or state of residency. (Click here for more information about specific aid programs.)
Students should be aware that items appearing on their OneStart, Self-Service “To Do List” (e.g., SAP, verification, citizenship verification, etc.) can prevent them from receiving financial aid. If a student has any questions about what they must do in order to complete the items of their “ To Do List,” they should contact our office.
