Pell Grants are awarded based upon financial need,
as calculated by the federal aid program. The pell
grant application is part of the FAFSA.
By completing the FAFSA
you will be applying for grants, loans and other programs
all with one easy application.
The Pell Grant is the most common type of grant
for college students awarded. Pell grants are
awarded to students studying for thier first bachelors,
and are not available for graduate students.
Pell grants are awarded based upon financial need.
The Expected Family Contribution, your cost of attendance,
whether you're a full-time or part-time student, and
whether you attend school for a full academic year
or less will effect your eligibility and the amount
of the grant you recieve. Only one pell grant is awarded
per year per student.
The pell grants for the 2005-2006 school year (July
1, 2005 to June 30, 2006) will range from $400 to
$4,050 per student.
Other Types of grants: