United States - Apply for Federal Pell Grant

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Federal Pell Grant, the applicant has to approach the U. S EDUCATION – Federal Student Aid link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following Application form
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply Online

1. Application is available in the following link
2. If the applicant is a student click on “I am a student and want to access the FAFSA form”.
3. If the applicant is a parent click on “I am parent filling out a FAFSA form a student”.
4. If the applicant is helping a student’s click on “I am preparer helping a student fill out his or her FAFSA form”.
5. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
6. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an FSA ID” option.
7. A pop-up will appear, select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
8. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Submit” button.
9. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can log in with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
10. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
11. The applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
12. The applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
13. Necessary documents can be found under the “Required documents” section of this page.
14. Finally, applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
15. There is no fee for Applying for Federal Pell Grant.
16. After getting approval from concerned authorities, loan settlement will be provided within 5-7 business days.

Apply Through App

1. App is available in the following iphone link and Android link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
4. A pop-up will appear select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
5. While registering, applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Submit” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, applicant can login with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. Applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
10. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
11. There is no fee for Applying for Federal Pell Grant.
12. After getting approval from concerned authorities, loan amount will be provided within 5-7 business days.

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Required Documents

The lists of documents that are necessary for application process are:

• Certificate that includes School Name
• Certificate that includes Personal Information
• Certificate that includes Employer's Information
• Social Security number (The applicant’s and their parents)
• Driver’s license number
• Alien Registration number (if not a U.S Citizen)
• Application form

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid
400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
Phone: +1 202-401-2000
Contact link

Eligibility

• Vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrolment in participating schools are eligible to apply.
• Pell Grants are usually only given to students who do not have a bachelor's or professional degree
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Professional degree students
• The applicant should be under the age of 24 or enrolled in college part-time at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.

Fees

• There is no fee for Applying for Federal Pell Grant.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• The Applicant has to complete counselling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN).
• The Applicant also has to sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay (Agreement) each year from the day of the applicant application.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• First Name
• Middle Initial
• Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Phone Number
• State of Legal Residence
• Email address
• Home address
• Status of US Citizen
• High school completion status
• College degree information
• College grade information
• Work-study information
• Gender
• Driver license number
• Foster youth information (if any)
• Parent’s High school information
• Possession or sale of illegal drugs information
• Marital status
• Household size information
• Income tax information

Need for the Document

• Pell Grant is a subsidy the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Federal Pell Grants are limited to students with financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor's degree, or who are enrolled in certain post-baccalaureate programs, through participating institutions.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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