AB540 — students are currently only eligible to apply for state aid
Who is Eligible for Financial Aid? • To be considered for financial aid, students must meet the following minimum requirements: • For federal aid eligibility, be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. An eligible non- citizen is a U.S. permanent resident who has documentation from the Department of Homeland Security verifying that his/her stay in the U.S. is for other than a temporary purpose. Admissions & Records Financial Aid Student Success Services Program (SSSP) Assessment Associated Student Organization (ASO) Health Center Honor Society International Student Center Veteran Services Community Services Outreach & Recruitment General Counseling CalWORKs/GAIN Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS) EOPS/CARE College Promise Transfer Center Puente Program Educational Talent Search TRiO Scholars TRiO STEM 32 | Page APRIL 2023 • For state aid eligibility, be either a 1) U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, or 2) be classified as an AB 540 student by your college ’s Admissions and Records Office. • Demonstrate financial need (for most programs). • Have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Education (GED) certificate, passed a high school proficiency examination, such as the CHSPE, or completed a high school education in a home- school setting. Students who were enrolled in a college or university prior to July 1, 2012 who do not meet this requirement should check with their Financial Aid Office for alternative qualifying options. • Be enro