Application for Approval to Participate - (Institution's) Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs -- Postsecondary institutions use this application to apply for designation as an eligible institution, initial participation, recertification, reinstatement, change in ownership, or to update a current approval. Updates include changes such as, but not limited to, name or address change, new location or program, increased level of offering, change of officials, or mailing address for publications.