Which of the following scenarios is NOT considered a regular Title IV student?

• A. An undergraduate student enrolled in graduate courses as part of an early admission program
• B. An undergraduate student enrolled in remedial coursework
• C. A student enrolled in courses as part of a teacher certification coursework program
• D. An undergraduate student enrolled in online non-credit courses

Answer: (A)

Regular Title IV students are those enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at the school and taking credit‑bearing courses that count toward that program. An undergrad who is taking graduate courses through an early admission arrangement isn’t currently enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program under Title IV for those courses. In other words, those graduate courses aren’t part of a Title IV‑eligible program at that moment, so the student isn’t a regular Title IV student for the purpose of federal aid.

Remedial coursework can be Title IV eligible when it is credit‑bearing and counts toward a degree or credential, and teacher‑certification coursework can qualify if it leads to a recognized credential or degree. Online non‑credit courses, on the other hand, are generally not eligible for Title IV funds, so they do not establish regular Title IV student status.