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

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

Answer: (B)

Regular Title IV eligibility means you’re enrolled in an eligible degree- or certificate-seeking program at an eligible institution, pursuing a program that leads to a degree or credential. When an undergraduate student takes graduate coursework as part of an early admission program, those graduate courses place the student in a graduate status and do not count toward completing an undergraduate degree. Since federal aid under Title IV is intended for students pursuing a degree or eligible certificate, this scenario isn’t considered a regular Title IV student.

For context, remedial courses can count toward aid if they’re part of an eligible degree or certificate path, and a teacher-certification program can qualify if it leads to an eligible credential. Online non-credit courses, however, generally do not qualify for regular Title IV aid because they don’t lead to a degree or eligible credential.