To qualify for a student loan, students must:

1. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   
   
2. Be determined eligible for financial aid by your college
   
   
3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
   
        a. (GED), or
        b. Complete a high school education in a state approved home-school setting, or
        c. Pass the "Ability to Benefit" test, or
        d. Complete 6 degree applicable units
   
   
4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
   
   
5. Enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program
   
   
6. Maintain the SCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
   
   
7. Have a Social Security Number
   
   
8. Register with the U.S. Selective Service (for males age 18 to 25)