| There are a few things that determine your Pell | | | | course load to have grant eligibility. It is possible to |
| Grant eligibility. The most important is your | | | | receive a Pell Grant if you do not have a full |
| financial need. Information that you provide on | | | | course load, you will simply get a lower amount. If |
| your application will allow the Federal government | | | | you do qualify for a Pell Grant, it is important to |
| to evaluate what your expected family | | | | maintain your course load so that you do not |
| contribution will be. It is based partly on the total | | | | have to repay any of the money you have |
| family income but it also takes into account how | | | | received. |
| many people are your family. It is not a calculation | | | | If you feel like you meet the above requirements, |
| that you are likely to be able to do by yourself, | | | | you should definitely apply for a grant. Even if you |
| so in any event you should apply in the hope that | | | | do not meet the requirements for eligibility, you |
| you have Pell Grant eligibility. | | | | use the same form for nearly all types of college |
| You must also be enrolled in an undergraduate | | | | funding. There are other types of grants and |
| program at a college. There are also students | | | | loans that you can take advantage of to help you |
| who can qualify if they are taking certain teaching | | | | find a way to pay for school. In the event that |
| certification programs. The financial aid office at | | | | you do qualify for this particular grant, this will |
| your college can help you figure out if your | | | | surely make things easier on you and your family |
| program qualifies. | | | | when you are finished your studies. |
| It is also important that you have a sufficient | | | | |