-Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).

-Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

-Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree.

-Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

-Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.