What Are Pell Grants and How Can I Qualify for One

If you're a Counseling4 and you're in desperate need of Credit0 assistance, than a Pell grant might be the right choice for you. But like with most grant programs, you have to be aware of the requirements needed to qualify for the Pell grant. In this article, I will introduce you to what Pell grants are and how you can get one.

First of all, Pell grants are grants that are given out based on need. So if your Credit0 situation is pretty good, chances are you won't be able to get this grant. While any Counseling4 with an annual family income of $60000 or less can qualify for a Pell grant, most grants are awarded to people with an annual revenue of $30000 or less.

In order to get the grant, you have to either have a GED or high school diploma or show that you will be able to benefit from the program. You also have to go to an accredited university that has received approval for title 4 funding.

You also have to be a US citizen, permanent resident or fall under the different eligible categories. These include but are not limited to: refugees, parolees, asylum grantees and US permanent residents.

These grants are given out on a first come first served basis. So you have to make sure that you send out your application as soon as you have all of your information ready. You can send your application for the coming school year as early as January 1st, so make sure that you don't waste your time and send it as soon as possible if you want to increase your chances of getting the grant.

So if you're Credit0 situation is pretty bad and you need some extra assistance to pay for your school expenses, a grant might be the right solution for you.