Eligibility Requirements

Basic eligibility requirements may include but are not limited to the following:

• be enrolled as a regular or provisional student in an eligible certificate, diploma, or associate degree program
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, or demonstrated the ability to benefit from the course of study
• be registered with Selective Service, if required
• not be in default on a Federal Title IV or State of GA educational loan or owe a refund due to an over-award on any previously received grant
• agree to use any funds received only for educationally related purposes
• maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with Coastal Pines Technical College procedure
• certify that they will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance while receiving financial aid
• must not be recently convicted on felony drug-related charges
• meet other program requirements