You can apply for a Federal Pell Grant via your school's financial aid office. If you receive a Pell Grant, your school will credit your college account, pay you directly, or combine these two methods of payment. The federal government guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants of all eligible students. Qualifying criteria Students must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Students must be U.S. Citizens or eligible non-citizens and have a high school diploma or GED or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program offered.
Incarcerated students are ineligible.
Students who owe a refund on a Title IV grant or are in default on a Title IV loan are ineligible. Eligible males receive funds only after they have registered with the Selective Service. Amount of the award Award amounts depend on the level of funding Congress allots to the program. The U.S. Department of Education calculates financial eligibility. You should expect a reply in approximately two to four weeks.