No, you do not have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid. You may be enrolled less than half-time and be eligible for the Pell Grant program. Based on the enrollment status information that you provided when you applied, the financial aid office will process your award. If you change your mind about your enrollment status, you should contact the Financial Aid Office immediately. Grants are given to students who demonstrate financial need and are either federal or state- funded programs.
Scholarships usually recognize the student's academic achievement.
Some scholarships also consider financial need as criteria. If you feel that you need some assistance meeting college costs, you should apply for financial aid. It doesn't cost anything to apply. The best way to know whether you or your parents make too much money is to apply and see if you qualify. Work Study is included as part of an eligible student's financial aid award.