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.
 
