Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled and prospective students interested in applying for Federal aid must: Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible noncitizen. Be enrolled or intending to enroll on at least a halftime basis for student loan programs.

NOTE: The PELL Grant may be available to students enrolled less than half-time. Be enrolled in a financial aid eligible program of study leading to a degree or eligible certificate offered by Bates Technical College.

NOTE: Auditing classes are not paid for by financial aid. Be in "satisfactory academic standing" according to the college's academic probation policy. Be maintaining "satisfactory academic progress" according to the college's Title IV Student Financial Assistance Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Not be in default on any Stafford, Perkins, HEAL or loans, and not owe a refund on any PELL, SEOG, or SSIG received at Bates or any previously attended school. Student must have a high school diploma, GED, high school equivalency, or meet Ability to Benefit criteria.