Federal Aid Eligibility

To be eligible for any of the Federal Student Aid Programs, you must meet all of the following criteria:

be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;
have a valid Social Security Number (your name must be the same as on your Social Security card);
have earned a high school diploma or G.E.D.;
be offered admission to a University of Maine degree program;
not be in default on a previous Federal educational loan program or owe a refund on a Federal grant;
continue to be in good academic standing (not suspended or dismissed);
continue to make Satisfactory Academic Progress toward a degree.

All students who meet the above criteria are eligible for some type of financial assistance and are encouraged to apply using the FAFSA.