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Is There Still Pell Grant Funding?

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With all of the budget cuts and shortfalls, many students are wondering if there will be Pell grant funding for the next school year. While there are rumors of cuts and reduced funding, you can rest assured that the Federal Pell grant program will continue for the foreseeable future. However, even with the continued funding at the same level of $5,550, there are some major changes to the eligibility requirements. One of the major changes to the Pell grant program … Continue reading →

What Do I Do About Proving My Pell Grant Eligibility?

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Pell grants, like any other government funded grant programs, require you to fulfill certain pell grant eligibility criteria. Although unlike others Pell Grants are relatively easy to avail and the Department of Education of the United States has set a standard formula for evaluation of each and every application. The grant is awarded based on the information provided with the application via an FAFSA form. The formula created by the Congress mainly comes with a number named the Expected Family … Continue reading →