Mid-America Christian University

Who is eligible to receive Federal Student Aid?

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security number (unless you'refrom the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau)
• Comply with Selective Service registration, if required (see www.sss.gov for more information)
• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an approved ability-to-benefit (ATB) test.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program at a school that participates in the federal student aid programs.

Also

• You must not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal education loan.
• You must have financial need (except for unsubsidized Stafford Loans)
• If you have past drug convictions, we encourage you to complete the Drug Conviction Worksheet to determine if those convictions affect your eligibility.

Other requirements may apply. Contact us for more information.

Can I use FAFSA on the Web to estimate my Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?

Yes. You can use FAFSA on the Web to calculate your estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The estimated EFC will print on the confirmation page when you have completed and submitted the application.

We will calculate an official EFC once we receive all required signatures. You will receive your official EFC with your Student Aid Report (SAR).

How much financial aid am I eligible to receive?

Your eligibility for aid depends on your Expected Family Contribution, your year in school, enrollment status and the cost of attendance at the school you will be attending.

For more information on eligibility, visit the financial aid office at your school or look at The Student Guide at by clicking here.

If you have further questions, please refer to the Customer Service page on FAFSA's website.

I have my EFC. How much money will I receive?

The financial aid office at your school will use your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and other information to determine the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible to receive. A financial aid award is determined by each school based on your eligibility and the cost of attendance for the program you are enrolled.

Convicted of any illegal drug offense?

This question asks about convictions for possessing or selling illegal drugs (not including alcohol and tobacco). Do not count convictions that have been removed from your record. Do not count convictions that occurred before you turned 18, unless you were tried as an adult.

What is an acceptable drug rehabilitation program?

An acceptable drug rehabilitation program must include two unannounced drug tests. It must also:

• Be qualified to receive funds from federal, state, or local government, or a state-licensed insurance company.

Or

• Be administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court, or a state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.