Q: How do I receive the money?
Participating institutions either credit the Federal Pell Grant funds to the student's school account, pay the student directly (usually by check) or combine these methods. Students must be paid at least once per term (semester, trimester, or quarter); schools that do not use formally defined terms must pay the student at least twice per academic year

Q: How do you apply for a Pell Grant?
Please visit FAFSA Page to complete the financial aid form that is needed by universities and colleges to determine your financial aid eligibility.

Q: What if I do not have a Federal Student Aid PIN?
You must use your Federal Student Aid PIN to complete your FAFSA Application. If you do not have a PIN, you may request one from the Federal Student Aid PIN Web Site.

Q: What is the maximum amount I can receive from Federal Pell Grant?
The maximum amount for this grant is $5,350.

Q: Do Federal Pell Grants have to be repaid?
No. They do not have to be repaid.

Q: Can I apply for student grants if I have a student loan?
Yes you can. You can always apply for grants even if you have a student loan as long as you did not default on your loan. I would apply for grands even if I was in default on my student loan. Chances are you'll find a program that will give you grants for your education. It does not hurt to try as long as you are legitimate.

Q: What is the most important requirement in order to receive grants?
Education grants are awarded based on your financial situation. If you are in a financial need a grant may be awarded to you. If you are a wealthy student the grant may not be awarded. The most important tip in receiving grants is speed. There will be more than one student in financial need and grant money is limited.

Q: How much money can I get from a grant?
Maximum you can receive is $4,050. Grants range from $100 - $4,050 roughly. If you're beginning school grant limits are lower and they tend to increase with your years of education.

Q: Can I receive a grant if I'm enrolled less than half-time?
Yes, but only for the Federal Pell Grant and the FSEOG. However, you will not receive as much as if you were enrolled full-time. You must be enrolled full-time for the ACG and the National SMART Grant.