To be potentially eligible for aid from federal financial aid programs, you must:

• Complete the required annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program and attend all classes.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid social security number.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once in school. 
• Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
• Not have a federal student loan in default or owe money on a federal student grant.
• Not have a federal or state drug conviction, which can disqualify students for federal student aid funds.
   

HCC adjusts student Cost of Attendance (COA) amounts each semester for students who are enrolled as less than full time students. If your COA has to be adjusted, this can result in you being over-awarded financial aid funds. When this happens, the Student Financial Aid Office will need to adjust your total financial aid received to correct the over-award and you will be notified via your HCC student email account.

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