In general to receive aid from federal student aid programs, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the U.S.
• Have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, pass an approved "ability to benefit" test, or have completed a high school education in a homeschool setting that is treated as a home school or private school under state law.
• Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate.
• Be registered with the Selective Service if required (in general, if you are a male over the age of 18).