Here is how to go about the Pell Grant application online, a prospective student must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is located at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The website has three sections for the student to fill out: Before beginning a FAFSA, Filling out a FAFSA, and FAFSA follow-up.

To determine your Pell grant eligibility, it is important to keep in mind the primary reason why Pell Grant has been established- to provide need based grants for low income students for them to have access to postsecondary education.

A Pell Grant application is available to students through the federal government funding program. The eligibility and award funding is managed by the application process by completing the FAFSA form.

Quick information on Pell Grants:

• A Pell grant does not have to be repaid.
• Maximum Pell grant for the year 2010-2011 is $5,500
• Amount depends on financial need, costs to attend school, full time or part time student

So if you’re looking for money for school a Pell grant application online is a great place to start. Complete the free application for federal student aid form today. Once completed you will be notified if you are eligible for a Pell grant or for any other government funded programs for low income families. FAFSA forms should be completed on or after July 1st of each year.