Unlike other federal grants that require you to go through a long application process, applying for a Pell grant is just easy. All you have to do is fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or known as the FAFSA form.
Upon submitting the application form, the FAFSA will then begin to process your application first by determining your eligibility for a Pell grant and the grant amount that you will get based on your EFC.
Students are encouraged to apply for a Pell grant even if they are in doubt in terms of eligibility. Trying is never a bad choice! If you are planning to apply, take note that the FAFSA application deadline is on June 30.
However, some states set earlier deadlines for submission. If you want to know the application process and deadlines in your area, Inquiring for application details at the program’s local agency in your area is a good choice.