Which non-degree program is eligible for FWS funds, Direct Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans when the student is enrolled at least half-time?

Which non-degree program is eligible for FWS funds, Direct Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans when the student is enrolled at least half-time?

• A. Preparatory coursework
• B. Incarcerated student coursework
• C. Teacher certification coursework
• D. Self-paced online course

Answer: (C)

Non-degree programs can still be Title IV eligible if they lead to a credential or licensure and are offered by an institution that participates in Federal Student Aid. Teacher certification coursework fits this because it is designed to prepare a student for state licensure as a teacher. When the program is offered by an eligible school and the student is enrolled at least half-time, this type of coursework can receive Federal Work-Study funds and federal loans, including Direct Loans and Direct PLUS Loans. The other options typically do not qualify for federal aid: preparatory coursework often doesn’t lead to a credential, incarcerated student coursework is generally ineligible for federal aid due to program constraints, and self-paced online courses aren’t automatically eligible unless they’re part of an eligible program that leads to a credential or degree.

Non-degree programs can still be Title IV eligible if they lead to a credential or licensure and are offered by an institution that participates in Federal Student Aid. Teacher certification coursework fits this because it is designed to prepare a student for state licensure as a teacher. When the program is offered by an eligible school and the student is enrolled at least half-time, this type of coursework can receive Federal Work-Study funds and federal loans, including Direct Loans and Direct PLUS Loans.

The other options typically do not qualify for federal aid: preparatory coursework often doesn’t lead to a credential, incarcerated student coursework is generally ineligible for federal aid due to program constraints, and self-paced online courses aren’t automatically eligible unless they’re part of an eligible program that leads to a credential or degree.