1. Financial aid eligibility: Many financial aid programs, including grants, loans, and scholarships, require students to be enrolled full-time to be eligible for the full amount of aid. Part-time students often receive proportionally less aid.
2. Access to resources and opportunities: Full-time student status often opens doors to more resources and opportunities on campus. This can include priority registration for classes, access to on-campus housing, eligibility for certain internships or research opportunities, and better access to career services.