Pursuing a Second Degree Federal student aid programs require that youÌýbe a regular student in an eligibleÌýdegree or certificate program. The Financial Aid Office will check school records to be sure students have been officially admitted to a degree program before offering student assistance. If you have to takeÌýpre-requisite courses before you can be admitted to the degree program, you may receive the Federal Direct Loans for one year to help cover the cost of these courses. You must let the Financial Aid Office know you are doing this, because additional information is required. The Federal Direct Loan is the only Federal student aid program available for this exception. If you already have one bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a second undergraduate degree, you may apply for the Federal Direct Loan. Grant programs are no longer available to someone who has already received an undergraduate degree. To receive a Direct Loan, you must actually be receiving a second degree; you can’t be enrolled to add other courses or a different field of study, etc., to your transcript credentials without completing a second degree. Contact the Financial Aid Office to see what additional forms are needed for your financial aid application. Office of Financial Aid Financial Aid for: Incoming Freshman Transfer Student Graduate Student Summer School Studying Abroad Pursuing a Second Degree Completing the FAFSA FAQ Selection for Verification Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Independent Appeal Special Conditions Renew Your Scholarship FAQ How to Accept/Decline Aid Loan Cancellation Financial Aid Resources Financial Aid Forms Student Employment Financial Literacy Resources Student Aid Resources Across the Web Financial Aid Terms Lending Code of Conduct Financial Aid Office McClain Hall 103 (660) 785-4130 finaid@truman.edu School Code: 002495