Which noncitizens are eligible for Title IV aid?

Individuals from Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau are eligible for Title IV aid due to specific agreements established between the United States and these nations under the Compact of Free Association. This agreement allows citizens of these nations to live and work in the U.S. and grants them access to federal student aid, including Title IV funding.

In contrast, individuals from Canada and Mexico, while they may have specific visas or agreements, generally do not qualify for Title IV aid unless they meet certain residency criteria or have specific immigration statuses, such as being lawful permanent residents. Permanent residents of the United Kingdom are not eligible either, as Title IV aid is typically reserved for U.S. citizens and specific eligible noncitizens. Similarly, citizens of the European Union must also meet specific criteria, such as being a lawful permanent resident or having a specific visa status, and are generally not eligible solely based on their citizenship in an EU country.