Frequently Asked Questions

As a GED graduate will I be eligible for financial aid for college? Federal monies are available to GED recipients as they are to traditional high school graduates who meet the eligibility criteria. These requirements usually include demonstrated financial need. A student must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to degrees or certificates. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and must have Social Security numbers. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance publishes two booklets that you may find helpful:

• Funding Your Education which may be printed from the following site: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.html
• The Student Guide which may be printed from the following site: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

You may also call the Federal Student Aid Information Center, 1-800-4FED AID (1-800-433-3243) Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, or write to them at PO Box 84, Washington, DC 20044.

Additional information on financing your college education can also be found on the College is Possible web site at http://www.collegeispossible.org/.