Coronavirus Update: In response to additional information regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, USD will continue remote delivery through the summer academic term (May 18-Aug. 7). USD will resume on-campus operations, including face-to-face instruction, this fall. All USD-hosted events and visitor activities are canceled through July 31. USD plans to host graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. More information about COVID-19
Eligibility
To receive financial aid from federal programs you must meet all of the following requirements.
- You must be a U. S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, a national or permanent resident of the U.S. or in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose.
- You must be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.
- You must have a valid Social Security Number.
- You may not be in default on a federal student loan.
- You must not owe an overpayment of a federal loan or grant.
- You may not have borrowed in excess of aggregate student loan limits.
- You must be admitted to USD in a qualified degree program and registered at least half-time.
- You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by USD.
Note: Incarcerated students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Read more about Federal Student Aid for Incarcerated Individuals on the Federal Student Aid web site.