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FranU 2024-25 Academic Catalog > Financial Aid and Scholarships > Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid Programs

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid Programs

The Office of Financial Aid is located on the second floor of St. Francis Hall.

Office of Financial Aid
5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: (225) 526-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509
Email: Financial.Aid@franu.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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).
• Must not be in default of any federal student loans.

Note: 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.