What are Pell Grants and who is eligible for them?
Pell Grants are federally funded grants provided by the U.S. Government especially for low-income college students. To be eligible for a Pell Grant you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen working toward your first undergraduate degree, you must attend an approved school, and you cannot be incarcerated in a state or federal penitentiary. How much is a Pell Grant worth? Students can receive anywhere from $400 to $4000 dollars per year depending on individual need. How do Pell Grants work? Once awarded, a Pell Grant is sent directly to the school on a student’s behalf and is applied toward tuition and fees. In cases where tuition and fees have been paid through scholarships, waivers, or other forms of financial aid, a Pell Grant may be dispersed directly to the student to cover expenses such as books and housing. How do I get a Pell Grant? To apply for a Pell Grant, students will first need to fill-out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. FAFSAs take about an ho
