Is it hard to get a Pell Grant?
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I was in your position once.  You apply for FAFSA and they give you a Pell grant (or not) based on parent's income (family's calculated contribution).  Recently, Bush cut from the budget of Pell grants, so you may not be as lucky.  You do not have to pay back student loans until 6 months after you have left school, but college is worth every penny and every loan I took out, so I hope you will make a way. If I could, then anyone can.
334441
The Pell Grant is a Federal type of financial aid. Therefore, you don't apply through any Alabama state website. You need to use the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which also allows you to apply for State grants (in most cases), FSEOG (Federal Supplemental grant), Stafford loans, PLUS (Parent) loans, Perkins loans, and Work Study.
349351
Based upon your income/need, you may qualify for a Pell Grant, regardless of your race or gender. The following link has more information on Pell Grants-\nhttp://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2003_2004/english/types.htm\n\nI found this link for scholarships (not grants) through NAACP- http://www.naacp.org/rat/education/education_scholar.html\n\nGood luck to you, and take care! :)
60164
You could get a student loan to help pay for college, but they check your credit as a condition to see if you are approved.  If you need extra money to go to college you should definately fill out a FAFSA application for the pell grant.  There is no fee to apply, and if you qualify the government will give you free money to go to college based on your financial need.
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Check with government grant programs...they used to be Pell Grants. Now I think they are called Federal Student Aid or something like that.\n\nMake sure you get free applications...some places charge for the "free ones".\n\nGood luck and hang in there.
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In general, Pell-eligible students are not prohibited from using their Pell Grant to take online courses (even it that's all you take).\n  \nHowever, not all *schools* are eligible to offer Pell to their students. So, in some cases, even if a student is Pell-eligible, they may not be able to receive their Pell Grant because the school is ineligible.  \n\nThe easiest way to find out if you can use your Pell for a specific online course is to ask.  At the very least, check on the website of the school in which you're interested.  Usually, if a school offers Financial Aid, they are forthcoming with this information (as it attracts more applicants).  Another clue as to whether your school is eligible to administer FSA: Does it have a "school code" for use when you file the FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw0607/fslookup.htm )? Is your school accredited?  If so, by whom?  You can search Wikipedia's lists of accredited institutions and/or their list of unacccredited institutions to see how your school is classified: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accreditation
419201
Great! There are government grants that you don't have to pay back! They will actually pay you to go to school! If you are a woman, minority, have children, etc....handicapped you can get grad school monies! A quick yahoo search on grants will help you out... You could get married??? Rent part of your house out??? Helping others out is what I do too! Be good to people and people will be good to you....
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What are the eligibility requirements?\nTo be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and most other types of federal student aid, you must:\n\n Have financial need. \n Have a high school diploma, a GED, or have the ability to benefit from the program or training offered. \n Be enrolled to obtain a degree. \n Be a US citizen, permanent resident or other eligible classification of non-citizen (see Financial Aid Eligibility for Non-Citizens).  \n Have a valid Social Security number. \n Make Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Student Aid Programs. \n Register with Selective Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25. \n Certify by signing a FAFSA that you will use any federal student aid funds awarded to you solely for educational purposes. \n Certify by signing a FAFSA that you are not in default of any federal student loan and that you do not owe a repayment of any federal student aid grant. \n\nFederal aid eligibility for students convicted under federal or state law of the sale or possession of illegal drugs may be suspended under certain circumstances. To find out how, or if, this law affects your eligibility for federal aid, you may complete the Drug Conviction Worksheet.
729108
Check with the financial aid department of the school that you'll be attending.  I'm not sure, but you may be past the deadline for applying for grant assistance for the Spring semester.  Most financial aid departments have a generic package to fill out.  Once you turn it in, they'll get back to you with any federal assistance that's available to you, be it grants or low-interest loans.
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You will need to check with the school, but the Dept. of Education recently began allowing Pell money to count towards online, for-profit institutions like University of Phoenix.  My guess would be that DeVry also has similar access to Pell funds, but you want to check with their Financial Aid people.
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So first you have to know what grants you qualify for then you can try to write the organization with a return stamped envelope on the inside and ask for an application.  If there is an easily assessible applicaiton online then just print it.  You may want to write your qualifications for the scholarship.\n\nYou should meet with your financial aid advisor.   If you qualify for the pell grant and not all your need is met.....let your financial aid counselor know your situation and tell them if they have a bit extra mid quarter they can always sent it your way.  I got about 2,000 from having a working relationship with my financial aid counselor. You should try to get a teacher to help you with your essays.  You have to be your own advocate in financial aid.  Look into programs such as mcnairs program if you have one at your school.  They can help with essays. Look into summer research programs like NSF REU they give generous summer stipends if you qualify.\n\nGood luck
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have you filled out the free FAFSA form with the federal government?  there are 3 types of aid you can get after you  get approved. \nThe first one is the Pell Grants  and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Next there are Work study programs that help. Then there are the loans such as the Perkins and Stafford loans and the Parent plus loans that you can get which are based on your parents income\n\nBe leery of scams that finds scholarships for you for a fee.\n The best thing to do is go to your school's fin aid office and see what programs they can help you with.\nBest of luck to you with your studies
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Usually, there is more to it.  it depends on how much aid -- and what types of aid -- you are looking for.  Funds such as the Federal Pell Grant are considered "entitlements" to the [very] high-need students who apply for Federal aid; once you are deemed eligible, you don't need to do much else besides file a FAFSA to obtain this award. (But don't expect to receive Pell if your EFC exceeds $3850.)\n\nThere are other types of aid that require a little more effort on both your part and the part of the Financial Aid Office.  Your school will use the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for most types of Federal aid.  Many schools have an allocation of what is called Campus-Based Aid which includes Federal Perkins Loan (a low-interest loan with attractive terms), Federal SEOG (a grant for high-need students), and Federal Work-Study (a program wherein students work on campus [or off-campus in community service roles] while their wages are partially subsidized by the government).  It is up to the school to determine the criteria they will use to allocate Campus-Based aid.\n\nOnce you have been awarded this aid, your Financial Aid office will usually send you a letter detailing your aid, which you will need to sign and return to them (not all schools require a signed award letter; check to see what the process is at your school).\n\nIf you are awarded any type of loan, there will be extra paperwork that you will need to complete (a Promissory Note, references [sometimes], and an Entrance Interview form); some schools enable you to complete these forms online.\n\nMany schools offer their own institutional grants, scholarships, or loans. Those who do often require their students to complete a separate application.  When the money is theirs, they can determine what steps you must follow to obtain it. Particularly with scholarships and grants, there might be several steps you need to take before the money can actually be disbursed to you.  Very rarely can you get something for nothing.
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There are several manners in which an employed individual can secure financial aid.  First, complete your FAFSA as soon as possible so that you get the SAR back.  \n\nWhen you FAFSA is reviewed it considers all income and dependant status.  Many individuals who qualify for Pell Grants are working adults.  Also, you will be able to qualify for a federal student and, if your school participates, SEOG and Federal Work Study--both are free to the student and do NOT have to be re-paid.  Student loans do need to be re-paid however.  \n\nNext, as soon as you get the SAR (Student Aid Report) back in the mail or on-line, immediately look at private grants and scholarships that are available to you.  Many of them are NOT income dependant.  \n\nAnother option, since I do not know your financial situation, is that IF you get any type of state family aid, check with your social worker or case manager and ask what they have available.\n\nFinally, contact your state employment office (job service) and ask them about the WIA program in your area.  WIA is a federal program which assists individuals with employment, education, and training matters at no cost to them.  COMPLETELY FREE program!  There is a lot that they can do.
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Well you can got to a county hospital and get pro rated. Or find a hospital that has pell grants and they could help you out
1146319
you first need to apply to the school and get accepted before filling out any student loan papers. Once your accepted you also need to have gotten your visa, green card, or whatever or be in the process of getting it. Then apply for student loans and aid. It shouldn't be hard.
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You better learn to sell.\nGet a commission sales job at a yellow pages company for lots of $.\nDid you get a Pell Grant yet?