Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the Master of Acupuncture and Herbal medicine (MA) program;

be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen;

be making satisfactory academic progress towards completion of the degree program as defined in Student Handbook and by ATOM standards and policies;

not be in default on a federal student loan at ATOM, or at any other institution;

not have borrowed in excess of the aggregate loan limits set for the federal direct loan programs;

not owe money on a federal student grant at any institution;

if a male born after January 1, 1960, be registered for the Selective Service;

have a valid Social Security number;

complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa by June 30 of each year;

Complete financial aid entrance counseling at the beginning of enrollment;

Complete and sign Promissory Notes for all loans, and

Complete financial aid exit counseling prior to graduating, withdrawing from the program, or reducing enrollment below half-time.