Students admitted to graduate study are placed in either one of two general categories: candidates for degrees or non-degree candidates. Applicants are required to meet all standards for admission if they wish to pursue a degree program. The category of non-degree admission is available for qualified students who plan to earn graduate credits without a degree objective. Credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied toward degree requirements only upon the approval of the academic unit offering the degree. Students admitted in a non-degree classification cannot receive any student financial aid.