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Question: How do I apply for a Federal Pell Grant?

I don't understand.

Answer: www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Answer: FAFSA web site, that is where you need to start! That will ...

FAFSA web site, that is where you need to start! That will get you Pell grants, higher education grants and so on. Plus your sub and unsubsidized loans. Good Luck!!

Answer: You can apply for the Federal Pell Grant by applying for ...

You can apply for the Federal Pell Grant by applying for financial aid by either FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and/or CSS Profile at collegeboard.com. These two organizations will determine the amount of financial aid and grants that you will receive based on your family's financial status. So really you don't need to specifically apply for the Federal Pell Grant. FAFSA and CSS have an array of aid and grants for eligible recipients. Keep in mind that whether you should file a FAFSA and/or CSS Profile depends on your colleges' requirements.

Question: I didn't qualify for a Pell Grant...?

I had to file as independent because technically I am a ward of the court. My father, who was sole support, passed away last year, and I have no contact with mother. I have worked fulltime for the past couple of years, and I made about 25,000 last year. They determined that estimated family contribution is $7,443.00 PER YEAR! Isn't that a little ridiculous? Why don't they take into consideration living expenses and things like that? Not all of income can go towards school, and I won't even be working fulltime when I start in the fall. Are there any other grants out there that I can apply for? Is the Federal Pell Grant the only grant available that you don't have to pay back later?

Answer: I'm kinda in the same situation, I filed independent, ...

I'm kinda in the same situation, I filed independent, but dont make enough to pay for school... I still got a little grant though, I think what you get depends on the school too... Good luck!

Answer: What a student makes is assessed at a higher rate than what ...

What a student makes is assessed at a higher rate than what your parents make (something like 20% to 5%, I think) so where as if your parents only made $25,000 you'd probably get a Pell Grant, you making that much hurts you. I would assume they do this to stop students from all just filing independently so they can appear as low income and get a hefty aid package. It's unlucky for you, but the Pell Grant isn't the only thing that gives you money. Your state and college may also have grants too and, provided you turned your FAFSA in before your state's deadline, you may get money from them. There are also Work-Study programs where you just work a couple hours for the school. Depending on where you live your state may have a financial aid program for you. In state (Colorado) we have a program that pays about $89 per class to all residents. You also don't have to pay back scholarships, so try to apply to those too.

Question: pell grants?
i am 22 and I live on own with no children. I was wandering if I apply for a pell grant to go to college.. about how much do they give? and also do they allow more for birth defects?

Answer: I am not sure if they allow more for birth defects but I am ...

I am not sure if they allow more for birth defects but I am a dependant student and I got enough to pay most tuition. Apply for it anymore even if you only get 500 dollars its something.

Answer: Even though you live on your own you would have to file as a ...

Even though you live on your own you would have to file as a dependent and use your parent's income. I don't know how much you will get but I think the maximum someone can get is 4000 for the year.

Answer: I'm not sure what the age cut-off is to be able to apply ...

I'm not sure what the age cut-off is to be able to apply as independent, but you might be considered independent... if not, you have to use your parents' income. But the pell grants are considered on a personal basis and you never know- you might qualify. I applied and I get everything paid for. as for the birth defect thing- you can apply for scholarships for that because pell grants don't take that into account. Apply either way tho- they usually give something to help out.

Answer: By applying for a pell grant, do you mean FAFSA? if not I ...

by applying for a pell grant, do you mean FAFSA? if not I think you will have to do that in order be eligible. a financial aid officer at your school goes through your FAFSA to decide what your are eligible for. if youre eligible for pell, you have a good chance that you are eligible for other grants. you are not considered independent until you are 24 years old, unless under certain circumstances, which I dont know what they would be. you should talk to an advisor at your school about that. i am receiving well above $4000 from the pell alone, I want to say the max is around $8000 but im not sure. fed grants only take income criteria into consideration for who needs aid, so I dont think birth defects will affect anything. I could be wrong though. this is where looking for scholarships would come into play. good luck!

Question: Is there a limit to How many times you can get a Pell Grant?
Do they cut you off at a certain time?

Answer: Yes and no. Most universities will only give you financial ...

Yes and no. Most universities will only give you financial aid like the pell grant if you have less than 175% of your credits required for graduation. For example, at university you can get up to 224 credits before fin aid is cut off, where 128 is required for graduation. But even then, there is usually an appeals process.

Answer: They usually don't cut you off unless they see that you ...

They usually don't cut you off unless they see that you are taking a lot of useless classes.

Question: EFC Pell Grant?
I only had 21,000 dollars earned income this year and am considered to be independent because I am a veteran. I still was told EFC was too high to get the Pell grant!! how is this possible? I know plenty of people who make much more who get this financial aid

Answer: First of all "financial aid" can can include more ...

First of all "financial aid" can can include more than the Pell grant. Student loans are also financial aid and anyone can get them regardless of income. Also, 21K for a single person is really not low. 21K for a single mom/dad with 3 kids is. Or the combined income of a married couple with 2 kids. Every situation is different because everyones financial situation is different. Total income is not really a good judge of getting a Pell Grant.

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