Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid Programs

Contact Information

The Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building.

Address:
Office of Financial Aid
7525 Picardy Avenue,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: (225) 526-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509
Fax: (225) 526-1632
Email: Financial.Aid@ololcollege.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to receive federal student aid:

  •  Be admitted into a degree or certificate program at least one year in length.
  • Demonstrate financial need (some loans do not require an applicant to demonstrate need)
  • Have a high school diploma, GED or standards established by Louisiana, which are in compliance with standards approved by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen 
  • Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (see SAP Policy below)
  • Be registered with Selective Service, if applicable
  • Must not be in default of any federal student loans

Note: A conviction of drug distribution or possession may affect a student’s eligibility for federal student aid.
All federal student aid programs have specific eligibility requirements that a student must meet in addition to those stated above. More information detailing specific criteria may be found in the Federal Programs section of this catalog.