To receive financial aid from federal programs you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, a national or permanent resident of the U.S. or in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose.
- Be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.
- Have a valid Social Security Number.
- Not be in default on a federal student loan.
- Not owe an overpayment of a federal loan or grant.
- Not have borrowed in excess of aggregate student loan limits.
- Be admitted to Notre Dame of Maryland University in a qualified degree program (includes teacher certification and CASE).
- Be registered at least half-time for federal loans and FSEOG.
- Meet requirements for institutional scholarships.
- Meet the state's requirements for individual state financial aid programs.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by Notre Dame of Maryland University.