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AwardYear: 1995-1996
EnterChapterNo: 2
EnterChapterTitle: Student Eligibility and Financial Need
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SectionTitle: Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION.....1

SECTION ONE: STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.....3
Citizenship.....3
Enrollment as a Regular Student in an Eligible Program.....6
Ability to Benefit.....7
Remedial Coursework for Study at the Postsecondary Level.....12
Enrollment Status.....14
Satisfactory Progress.....15
Loan Defaults and Grant Overpayments.....19
Possession of a Valid Social Security Number.....25
Registration with Selective Service.....27
Borrowing in Excess of Loan Limits.....32
Members of a Religious Order.....36
Incarcerated Students.....36
Correspondence and Telecommunication Courses.....36
Student Certifications and Statements.....36
Specific Program Requirements.....38

SECTION TWO: OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL NEED.....39
Expected Family Contribution.....40
Cost of Attendance.....43
Award Calculations, Resources, and Estimated Financial
Assistance.....46
Packaging Aid.....53
Overawards.....54

APPENDIX A: DOCUMENTING CITIZENSHIP STATUS.....57
Documenting Citizenship Status.....59
Student Rights With Respect to the Computer Match.....63
Using the G-845S for Secondary Confirmation.....65
Documentation of Permanent-Resident Status.....67
Documentation for Other Categories of Eligible Noncitizens.....68
Interpreting the G-845S.....72
Updating Citizenship Status in Later Award Years.....76
Replacing Lost INS Documents.....76
Additional Information.....77

APPENDIX B: SELECTIVE SERVICE STATUS INFORMATION
LETTERS

APPENDIX C: SAR COMMENTS FOR MATCHES AND HOLD
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