FAFSA should be the first port of call for most students. There are very few restrictions to the program – each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicant must be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen (such as a permanent resident), and have a valid Social Security number. Funding is also dependent on income level and “satisfactory” academic grades with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Key Words: Financial Aid, Education, Scholarship