The Advantages of Pell Grants over Student Loans: A Closer Look at Your Financial Aid Options

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Financial aid helps students, especially those from very financially weak backgrounds, have a chance at career schools and colleges by paying for their education and related expenses, making the former more affordable and lowering the number of dropouts. Many federal financial aid options exist, such as work-study programs, scholarships, and student loans, but the Pell … Read more

What is the Income Limit for FAFSA 2023-24?

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It’s that time of the year again when thousands of students google, “what’s the FAFSA income limit?” While there is no income limit to apply for FAFSA, certain financial factors can impact the overall aid amount. If you’re looking to apply for FAFSA 2023-24 and wondering if you’re eligible because of your financial status, look no … Read more

FAFSA Student Loan Forgiveness 2022 – Who Qualifies?

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The Biden Administration has announced that Pell Grant recipients will receive debt relief of up to $20,000 and non-Pell Grant recipients will receive debt relief of up to $10,000 for students with loans with the US Department of Education. Who is eligible for debt cancellation? How much debt relief will you actually receive? How to … Read more

Do you have to pay back a Pell grant?

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The Pell Grant is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need by the US Federal Government, and it doesn’t have to be repaid. When would you have to return Federal Pell Grants? You would have to return Federal Pell Grants if you withdraw from school, drop below half-time enrollment status, or do not meet other … Read more

What are Federal Pell Grants?

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A Federal Pell Grant is a form of financial aid that is awarded to students who demonstrate a high need for financial assistance. The grant is named after Senator Claiborne Pell, who was instrumental in its creation. The Pell Grant is a need-based grant, which means that the amount of money a student receives is … Read more

How To Get Pell Grant Refunds?

If you are a college student belonging to low-income group and are looking for financial help to afford the cost of higher education, you may qualify for Pell Grant. Pell Grant is financial aid for education provided by federal Government. However, there are certain requirements that a student must meet in order to qualify for … Read more

Everything You Need to Know about the Cal Grant

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The Cal Grant provides financial aid to students in California, provided by the California Student Aid Commission. This state grant allows students in financial need to pursue their vocational/career training or undergraduate degrees in eligible Californian schools, instead of cutting short their dreams and dropping out, forced by a lack of funds. If you’re applying … Read more

What is a Pell Grant?

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The Pell Grant is a financial aid given by the Federal government to students belonging to the lower income group. The purpose of the grant is to enable them to pursue undergraduate courses. Students pursuing a post baccalaureate teacher certification program may also avail the Pell Grant. This grant, unlike a student loan, need not … Read more

What are Pell Grant application deadline and disbursements dates?

The student financial aid known as Pell Grant is one of the best things that may happen to the life of students who want to finish college and their parents who are trying and working hard to send their kids to school. This school year, the deadline for application and disbursement schedule for Pell Grant … Read more