Who is Eligible?

1. Establish eligibility by completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application;
2. Not be in default on any Title IV loan (Federal Perkins or Federal Stafford), or owe a refund or repayment on educational funds received at any institution;
3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
4. Be registered with the Selective Service if you are a male at least 18 years old born after December 31, 1969 (most males between the ages of 18 and 25, including permanent residents and other eligible non-citizens, are required to register with Selective Service);
5. Enroll in and maintain at least a half-time class load for most programs;
6. Use all funds received through financial aid for educational purposes;
7. Be accepted for admission by the college and enrolled in a degree program;
8. Be making reasonable academic progress;
9. Have a valid Social Security Number; and
10. Have a high school diploma or a GED (general equivalency diploma).

• Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for WADE is 010130.
• Apply for scholarships as early as possible.

• Notify you of your financial aid eligibility for the academic year or
• Request additional documentation to assist in determining your financial aid eligibility. All requested documents must be received by the Department of Financial Aid before your aid can be processed.

• All awarding is done on a first come, first served basis. You will be notified of your award through mail.

• If you have received scholarships from outside sources, all of those must be reported to the Department of Financial Aid.

• Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
• Alternative Loans