The following criteria must be met for a student to be eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid (FSA):
- Be a regularly admitted student enrolled in an eligible program of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree
- Be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required)
- Be qualified to study at the postsecondary level
- Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe an overpayment on a FSA grant or loan
- Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for FSA
- Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
- Not be enrolled solely in remedial coursework
- Not be currently enrolled in secondary school
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loans
- Not be incarcerated
- Certify that FSA will only be used for educational purposes
- Demonstrate financial need to be eligible to receive need based funding
- Be prepared to submit any requested documentation that supports information reported on the application
Eligible/Ineligible Programs
Columbia Southern University (CSU) participates in various state and federal funding programs. All funding programs require specific qualification criteria for program funding eligibility.
Federal Student Aid Eligible Programs
- All College of Business Programs
- All College of Arts and Sciences Programs Except Associate of Arts in General Studies
- All College of Safety and Emergency Services Programs
Funding Options
- Title IV Federal Student Aid (FSA)
- Veterans Affairs Benefits
- DoD Military Tuition Assistance
- Self-Pay (Out of Pocket)
- Corporate Direct Billing
