 | Pell Grants:
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A Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that can help pay for tuition, fees or other educational expenses. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.
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To receive a Pell Grant, you must:
- Demonstrate financial need by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Be a U.S.citizen, U.S national or eligible non-citizen;
- Have a valid Social Security Number;
- Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate OR demonstrate “ability to benefit” by passing an approved test;
- Meet satisfactory academic progress;
- Be enrolled in an eligible post-secondary school;
- Be working toward a first undergraduate degree or teaching credential;
- Certify that the funds will be used only for educational purposes; and
- Be registered with the Selective Service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.
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A Pell Grant provides financial aid that can be used for tuition, fees and educational expenses. There is no limit on the number of Pell Grants you can receive as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Pell Grants range from $400 to $4,731 in the el año escolar 2008-2009 (1 de julio de 2008 ? 30 de junio de 2009). |
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Pell Grants can be used for tuition, fees or other educational expenses.
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No. Pell Grants are based on financial need not disability status. However, if you have special circumstances that impact your ability to contribute to your education, such as needing significant medical expenses, you may wish to check with your financial aid office to inquire whether adjustments can be made to your financial aid package. Disability related expenses can be used to increase your financial aid award.
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Yes. Pell Grant eligibility is based on financial need. Although students with family incomes up to $45,000 may be eligible, most awards go to students with family incomes below $20,000.
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You can receive your Pell Grant once you have accepted a financial aid offer from your school. Funds are usually available at the beginning of the semester or quarter.
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Yes. Pell Grants are not considered income or assets if used:
- during the academic period for which it was intended; and
- for tuition, fees or other educational expenses.
If you plan to use your Pell Grant in the future, the Grant can only be excluded during the month that you received the grant. Thereafter, the Grant will be treated as an asset.
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Yes. A Pell Grant will not affect Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility because SSDI does not count income or assets.
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Yes. To qualify for a Pell Grant you must be able to live and attend school legally in the United States as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or eligible non-citizen.
If you are an eligible non-citizen, you must be a:
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You can receive a Pell Grant as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. However, you can only receive one award per academic year.
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Yes. You can receive a Pell Grant if you are attending school part-time, or are enrolled for less than a full academic year. However, your award may be reduced.
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- Actual or estimated tax returns;
- W-2 Forms and other records of earnings;
- Records of untaxed income (e.g. Social Security, CalWORKs and veteran’s benefits records)
- Investment records;
- Bank statements;
- Mortgage information;
- Business and farm records;
- Driver’s license; and
- Social Security Number.
For married or dependent students family financial information will be needed as well.
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Yes. If you are ineligible for a Pell Grant, you may be eligible for other types of aid. You should speak with your financial aid officer for information on other types of aid. The KSG Scholarship Center provides information on scholarships for students with disabilities. |
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