Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;

Be a California resident for BOGW;

Have a valid Social Security Number;

Be registered with Selective Service;

Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass the Career Placement Assessment Test;

Be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree, certificate or transfer program;

Not be in default or owe a repayment on a federal educational loan or grant;

Not have had eligibility suspended or terminated due to a drug-related conviction;

Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as define by Rio Hondo College Financial Aid Policy.