To be eligible for financial aid you must:

• be a U.S. citizen or registered permanent resident
• have a valid Social Security number
• have a high school diploma or GED or pass the ability-to-benefit placement testing (PVCC offers these tests free of charge in The Learning Center. You will need to take them before applying for aid.)
• be enrolled in an approved degree or certificate program
• not be in default of a federal student loan
• not owe an overpayment of a federal student grant
• have registered with Selective Services if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25
• have settled any outstanding account balances with PVCC
• have completed all items on your "to do" list in MyPVCC

If you do not meet eligibility requirements, you still may be able to receive other forms of financial assistance.