Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements for Carroll Aid

Academic year 2025-2026:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Priority given to students with FAFSA results submitted to Carroll by February 1. Deadline to submit FAFSA and receive Carroll need-based aid is May 1.
  • Does not possess a baccalaureate degree.
  • Enroll and be accepted to Carroll College as a degree seeking full-time student.

Note: Full-time is 12 or more credit hours per semester for undergraduate students. For some Federal financial assistance programs students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester.

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid

Academic year 2025-2026:

  • Apply and be accepted to Carroll College as a degree student.
  • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible and request that the information be sent to Carroll College, Title IV Code 002526. A FAFSA must be completed each year you apply for financial aid. Note: Submitting a FAFSA ensures you are considered for all financial assistance from Carroll and the federal government. However, submitting a FAFSA is only mandatory for ROTC students.
  • Review the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) sent by the processing center and submit necessary corrections.