 TITLE: How Much Can I Borrow in Student Loans? CONTENT: How to Qualify for Federal Student Loans\n----------------------------------------\nTo qualify for federal student loans, you must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which includes providing your family's income and tax information. The FAFSA could make you eligible for other kinds of help, too, such as state need-based grants or financial aid from the college you attend.  \nSome other conditions must be met when applying for federal student loans, including:\n*   Being a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (such as a U.S. national or possessor of a permanent resident card)\n*   Having a valid Social Security number (in most cases)\n*   Showing satisfactory academic progress\n*   Attending school at least half-time\nSchools use the FAFSA to create a financial aid package, which you'll receive in the form of an award letter. This package could include federal student loans as well as scholarships, work-study programs and grants. END