Student Eligibility Requirements

  • admitted to LBCC (full- or part-time);
  • enrolled in an eligible program (degree and certificate) at least one year in length (some exceptions apply);
  • males must have registered with the Selective Service (if required to do so);
  • earned a high school diploma, GED or home schooled;
  • not attending an elementary or secondary school;
  • United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
  • not in default status in any federal loan programs;
  • no repayment of refund towards any federal grant program.

The Federal Direct and PLUS Loan programs require a minimum enrollment of six credit hours (half-time enrollment). Federal Grant programs mandate that students be admitted and working towards completion of a degree or certificate. Oregon Opportunity Grant mandates that the student must be a resident of Oregon for a year prior to the start of school, and be enrolled at least half time (six credit hours).