General Title IV Eligibility

1. General Title IV Eligibility Susan A Smith Gainesville State College References: 2010-2011 FSA Handbook Vol.1 Student Eligibility 2010-2011 FSA Application and Verification Guide

2. General Title IV Eligibility Eligibility for Title IV Aid Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements • Student must: • Demonstrate financial need • Have a high school diploma, a GED, pass an approved ability-to-benefit test or complete a high school education in a home school program • Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program at an eligible institution • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen • Have a valid Social Security number (SSN)

3. General Title IV Eligibility Eligibility for Title IV Aid Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements • Student must: • If male, be registered with Selective Service • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards established at the institution • Certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan • Certify that they do not owe money on a federal student grant • Certify that they will use federal student aid only for educational purposes

4. General Title IV Eligibility Eligibility for Title IV Aid Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements • Student must: • Not have borrowed in excess of annual or aggregate loan limits • Not have property subject to lien for debt owed to the U.S. • Not have been convicted, or pled no contest or guilty to, a crime involving fraud in obtaining Title IV Funds • Ineligible until fraudulently obtained funds are completely repaid to DOE or lender.

5. General Title IV Eligibility Eligibility for Title IV Aid Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements • Student eligibility is affected by: • Remedial Coursework (no credit) • Preparatory Coursework (loans only, 1 year) • Teacher Certification Coursework (FWS and loans) • Prior Degrees (loans, very limited Pell*) • Enrollment Status (award based on hours) • Incarceration (FSEOG or FWS, Pell local*) • Correspondence Study (independent study)

6. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship Is the student a U.S. Citizen? • CPS performs a database match with the Social Security Administration to confirm • Name • Date of birth • U.S. citizenship status • Social Security number

7. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship Did it match? • On the SAR and ISIR, CPS reports one of the following: • Successful Match  • Student’s SSN, name or DOB does not match Social Security records (C-flags 63, 64) • Citizenship not confirmed (C-flag 146)

8. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Student’s SSN, name or DOB does not match Social Security records • Student should correct the FAFSA (or resubmit with correct SSN) • If correct on FAFSA, student must contact SSA to have their record corrected • Student may provide documentation to FAA

9. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Citizenship not confirmed Student must provide documentation to FAA • Birth Certificate • U.S. Passport • Certificate of Naturalization • Certificate of Citizenship (citizen through parent) • State Department Form for Birth Abroad Or File as an eligible noncitizen…

10. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship Is the student an eligible noncitizen? • CPS performs a “Primary Verification” database match with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) • US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) • A-Number • Name • Date of birth • Social Security number

11. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship Did it match? • On the SAR and ISIR, CPS reports one of the following: • Successful Match  • Not enough information since A-number was not provided (C-flag 142) • Status not confirmed (C-flags 46, 105, 109, 141, 144)

12. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Not enough information since A-Number was not provided • Student should provide documentation with their A-Number to the FAA • Compare A-Number to ISIR; if appropriate have student correct it on their FAFSA and resubmit so that the match can be conducted

13. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Status not confirmed • Student should provide documentation with their A-Number and date of birth to the FAA • FAA should wait 5 to 15 days for the “Automated Secondary Confirmation” to be completed – a new ISIR will be sent • “Automated Secondary Confirmation” Match Flags are • Y  • C, N, or X

14. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Status not confirmed and “Automated Secondary Confirmation” Match Flags are C, N, or X “Paper Secondary Confirmation” is required • Complete Form G-845 • Attach copies of the front and back sides of the student’s immigration document • Mail to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 10 Fountain Plaza, 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 Attn: Immigration Status Verification Unit (Allow 10 to 15 business days for a response.)

15. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Interpreting the USCIS response to G-845  • Lawful Permanent Resident alien of the U.S. • Conditional Resident alien of the U.S. • Refugee under Section 207 of the INA • Asylee under Section 208 of the INA • Alien who is a Cuban/Haitian entrant • Alien who is a conditional entrant

16. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Interpreting the USCIS response to G-845 – not eligible for FSA funds • Alien who is a nonimmigrant • Alien authorized employment • Alien not authorized employment in the U.S.

17. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 2 Citizenship How can the c-flags be resolved? • Interpreting the USCIS response to G-845 – may be eligible with additional documentation • Alien paroled into the U.S. • Alien who has an application pending • If the USCIS does not return the G-845 with one of the responses listed, review USCIS Comments for reason.

18. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History Has a student defaulted on an FSA loan, exceeded loan limits, filed for bankruptcy, or have they been overpaid FSA funds? • CPS performs a database match with the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to determine any relevant information • Name • Date of birth • Social Security Number

19. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History Did it match? • On the SAR and ISIR, CPS reports one of the following: • Successful Match  • Partial Match (C-flag 138) • Not in database  • No relevant history  • Processing problem (C-flags 132, 135, 136, 254, 255, 256, 260, 115, 116, 133)

20. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History How can the c-flags be resolved? • Partial Match: Student’s SSN is in NLSDS database, but name or DOB does not match what was reported on the FAFSA • Student should correct the FAFSA if inaccurate • If correct on FAFSA, FAA should contact NSLDS Customer Support at 800.999.8219 to resolve (will need student’s Social Security Card)

21. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History How can the c-flags be resolved? • Processing problem: default on an FSA loan • Student may repay loan in full or consolidate • Satisfactory repayment arrangements and six consecutive, full, voluntary payments on time • Loan rehabilitation with nine full, voluntary payments on time within 10 consecutive months

22. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History How can the c-flags be resolved? • Processing problem: exceeded loan limits • FAA should recalculate and verify amounts received • Student may repay the extra amount borrowed • Student may make satisfactory repayment arrangements to the loan holder

23. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History How can the c-flags be resolved? • Processing problem: filed for bankruptcy • Student must provide documentation indicating that the loan is discharged or dischargeable while in an active bankruptcy status (page 1-48)

24. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 3 NSLDS Financial Aid History How can the c-flags be resolved? • Processing problem: overpaid FSA funds • Student must repay the overpayment of FSA funds

25. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 5 Selective Service Is a male student registered with Selective Service? • CPS performs a database match with the Selective Service System to confirm • Last Name • Date of birth • Social Security number

26. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 5 Selective Service Did it match? • On the SAR and ISIR, CPS reports one of the following: • Successful Match  • Registration not confirmed (C-flag 30) • Unsuccessful registration (C-flags 33, 57)

27. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 5 Selective Service How can the c-flags be resolved? • Registration not confirmed • If female, student should correct FAFSA • Register • Provide evidence that he is registered (www.sss.gov) • Provide evidence that he is exempt from registration

28. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Ref: Ch. 5 Selective Service How can the c-flags be resolved? • Unsuccessful registration • If name and date of birth is missing, CPS will not forward to SSS; student should correct FAFSA • Student is over 26, but never registered; FAA must determine if non-registration was knowing and willful • DD 214 • Student should request a status information letter from the Selective Service

29. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Application and Verification Guide Is the student a veteran? • CPS performs a database match with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to confirm • Name • Date of birth • Social Security number

30. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Application and Verification Guide Did it match? • On the SAR and ISIR, CPS reports one of the following: • Successful Match  • VA did not confirm (C-flags 162, 173, 180)

31. General Title IV Eligibility Database Matches Application and Verification Guide How can the c-flags be resolved? • VA did not confirm • Provide DD 214 • If currently active duty, edit FAFSA: “Yes” to Q49 and “No” to Q50 • If not a veteran, edit FAFSA: “No” to Q50 and provide parental information

32. General Title IV Eligibility Drug Conviction Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements Has the student had a drug conviction? • The student self-certifies on the FAFSA Q23. Have you been convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid? • No  • Yes (C-flags 053, 054, 056, 058)

33. General Title IV Eligibility Drug Conviction Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements How can the c-flags be resolved? • If left blank, student should answer question and resubmit FAFSA • If “Yes”, student should complete the Drug Conviction Worksheet and submit to FAA http://ifap.ed.gov/drugworksheets/attachments/0107091011Drug%20WorksheetFINAL.pdf

34. General Title IV Eligibility Drug Conviction: Ineligibility of FSA Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements

35. General Title IV Eligibility Drug Conviction Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements How can the student regain eligibility? • The day after the period of ineligibility ends • When student successfully completes a qualified drug rehabilitation program • Conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from their record • Passes two unannounced drug tests given by a drug rehabilitation program

36. General Title IV Eligibility Conflicting Information Ref: Ch. 1 School-Determined Requirements If your school has conflicting information for a student or you have any reason to believe his application is incorrect, you must resolve such discrepancies before disbursing FSA funds. • Discrepancies may occur between • Campus offices • FAFSA transactions • Documents submitted by the student

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