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How much money can I make and still get a Pell grant?

Pell Grant Question?

  • I have an in-law who said she did not qualify for a pell grant. Her parents claim her on their taxes and she has a job, but it only pays minimum wage. I honestly don't think her parents make very much money. Does anyone know what the cut off is? Is there a place to get some good information. It is just a shame because she is getting knocked out of grants and her parents don't help her at all with college. I would like to help her out if I can. Thanks

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    There is no cut off, and as much as it sux a student can't just "Claim Independancy" there are certain qualifications a student has to meet for independant status. Believe it or not, a persons wage has very little to do with the Pell grant. Yes, it is considered, but a person making $50,000 a year may get a grant, whereas a person making $20,000 may not because there's so much more information used that determines a student's eligibility. I work in financial aid, so I know a lot about it. Probably the best source of info would be FSAIC, Federal Student Aid Information Center, a toll-free line for the Dept of Ed.

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Give the college she wants to go to a call, they should be able to help her.

shirley e

I don't know what the cut off is, but she can claim independence and her parents won't be getting that tax break. Have her also apply for student loans. Yes you have to pay them back, but a college education is the most important thing you can have in today's world. Also, check for scholarships. Try www.fastweb.com which has loads of scholarship opportunities for many types of people. Good luck!

catwymn

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/index.jsp tell her to go to this website or talk to the financial aid office at her university

dea_7

Tell her to call the school of her choice. There are many scholarships available!! Take it from a mother of 4 who just finished nursing school! :)

melinda_rn2006

Check out this website. It should help. Also I would check with the financial aid director and a counselor at her desired college. They should be able to fill in the gaps. Good luck. I hope that this helps.

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