What is a Pell Grant? & Pell Grant Application MISTAKES To Avoid

3 BIG Pell Grant Application mistakes: DO NOT DO THIS if you're applying for the Pell Grant! Watch this video first to make sure you don't make these mistakes on your application. We'll cover what the federal Pell Grant is, how they come up with your Pell Grant estimate, and how to get more support with a great submission.
Pell Grant Table: fsapartners.ed.gov/sites/defa...
00:00 Pell Grant
01:17 What is Pell Grant?
02:51 Eligibility for the Grant
03:54 Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
07:07 How to Calculate Pell Grant Money
07:42 Cost of Attendance
08:46 Student's Financial Need
09:27 How to Get More Financial Support
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  • @TheScholarshipSystem
    @TheScholarshipSystem2 жыл бұрын

    Do you plan on submitting FAFSA in order to apply for the Pell Grant? Also, comment below if you want that appeal video!

  • @perfectlyimperfect4508

    @perfectlyimperfect4508

    2 жыл бұрын

    I submitted my Fafsa what’s next?

  • @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    3 ай бұрын

    We haven't done fafsa yet but we are going to when we get moved out of here

  • @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    3 ай бұрын

    We are going to when we get moved and settled

  • @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    @TiffanyMarcumBelcher

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes I want the videos

  • @derekhoffmann7290
    @derekhoffmann7290Ай бұрын

    Yes plan on applying

  • @thomascollins3200
    @thomascollins3200 Жыл бұрын

    This video doesn't talk a whole lot about mistakes, mainly about the process and options. However, still a lot of good info.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you still found it helpful!

  • @karenescalera1612
    @karenescalera16122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Received accepted FASFA 1st try!!

  • @NazriB

    @NazriB

    Жыл бұрын

    Lies again? American Education Portugal Germany

  • @alysonpatterson2037
    @alysonpatterson20372 жыл бұрын

    An appeal video would be great!

  • @maharijawarapulika1349
    @maharijawarapulika13492 жыл бұрын

    APPEL VIDEO PLEASE 👍👍👍 I’ve been out of school for 5 years after my Lpn program with I end up dropped out due to health issues, I used fasfa during two semester only back then. Now I want to go back to school for an undergrad major and I didn’t qualified for pell grant , I was told because I made to much money on my return which was 31k. It’s a bit frustrating and devastating

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    With that income range, that doesn't sound right! I would contact the financial aid department and see if something wasn't submitted correctly. Also, here is our video on appealing! kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @virginiamadison152
    @virginiamadison152 Жыл бұрын

    I have filled out the fafsa

  • @gazelle7957
    @gazelle79572 жыл бұрын

    What if you have filled jointly?

  • @kellykellem8809
    @kellykellem88092 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video, please!

  • @iradaisayeva6583
    @iradaisayeva65832 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t think we were eliguble

  • @erikasammond5267
    @erikasammond52672 жыл бұрын

    appeal video please! yes submitting fafsa for pell grant. daughter received $900 for freshman college year from pell. hoping to increase that.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Erika! The How To Write Your Financial Aid Appeal Letter is up already! Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @kathyluebke3158
    @kathyluebke31582 жыл бұрын

    FAFSA applied for would like to apply for Pell Grant as well

  • @FAPro47

    @FAPro47

    4 ай бұрын

    The video title is misleading. FAFSA is the application for the Pell Grant. There is no separate app.

  • @Ruloe
    @Ruloe2 жыл бұрын

    Just incase this is still looked at I have a question. My daughter is working on getting back into school and is looking at the Pell grant. Is the EFC determined by home address? She lives with her boyfriend but still has our home address as her home of record and I was wondering if that would change the possible amount she would receive. Thank you so much for putting this information out there for everyone to access.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    The EFC will be based on financial situation - is your daughter 24 or older? It has to be that, married, emancipated, or joined the military basically in order to exclude parent income.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're covering more on this along with some other strategies in a free live training week coming up! You can register here - thescholarshipsystem.com/waitlist

  • @dr.celinesoltani2912
    @dr.celinesoltani29122 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the process of renewing the FAFSA. Last year my son received full ride scholarship and grants for his first year, so now he has $12,000 extra money in his account after paying for everything. What can he do to maximum getting the grants again for the next year?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr. Celine! I would recommend attending our free (live) training series that's going on this week. We will definitely share tons of tips on that! You can register here: thescholarshipsystem.com/dfdworkshop .. but hurry because part 1 was yesterday! You still can catch up. :)

  • @mrtrader4628
    @mrtrader46282 жыл бұрын

    Okay can I get your coaching (HELP) for my son try to get a AS in a two years community college and living expenses? Thanks Darren TX

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Darren, you can attend our free training! Here is the link to register: thescholarshipsystem.com/freewebinar/?

  • @aqsaq
    @aqsaq Жыл бұрын

    I have applied for fasfa but it says I have 3grand of previous pell grant but how do I access it bc lately I’ve been having to pay out of pocket for college?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Your school is who would apply it to your account. You will need to review your school's financial aid award letter to see if they applied it. You may need to check with your school's financial aid office if there are issues.

  • @Surgemaster2012
    @Surgemaster20122 жыл бұрын

    I have a question and I hope you can respond whenever you can or see this comment. But I'm someone who plans on going back to an undergraduate degree program at Lindenwood University as an online student. I'm in the middle of paying off money to get my official transcripts transferred from a previous uni I went to, but never finished. Would I be able to apply for a Pell Grant despite never using one prior, not having an undergraduate degree if my Financial Aid happens to run out? I'm also from a low income household.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you've never used FAFSA, you should be eligible. Either way, you definitely want to submit FAFSA! Great question!

  • @elizabethboles3611
    @elizabethboles36112 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @emguanue
    @emguanue7 ай бұрын

    VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION For 2 semesters I was awarded pell grant and I passed all my classes for those semesters. When I renewed my fafsa for the following year, I didn't get grant and my financial aid office told me that my past grant had being rescinded and I have to pay back the grant given to me. NEED HELP!!!

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    7 ай бұрын

    This video might be helpful! kzread.info/dash/bejne/immir7OaaaSynZM.htmlsi=HMlxvhwwmUumOCWT

  • @sheatesosa1399
    @sheatesosa13992 жыл бұрын

    appeal video please

  • @tanyaphilstrom7077
    @tanyaphilstrom70772 жыл бұрын

    I'm disabled and havent filed taxes in 5 years because it's not necessary in my state. How do I file a fafsa with social security

  • @FAPro47

    @FAPro47

    4 ай бұрын

    You don't need to have filed taxes to submit the FAFSA. You just need a record of all the income you do receive. The college may ask for a verification of non-filing but probably not if you indicate SSDI.

  • @natexxkillasaoxx2972
    @natexxkillasaoxx2972 Жыл бұрын

    So I’m in school and I have a grant for 6k is there anyway I can use it for living expenses such as rent?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    It depends. Most scholarships and grants have some sort of stipulations or guidelines on what they can be used for. Your financial aid office will be able to pull up your rewards and tell you of any limitations.

  • @corinamorales3969
    @corinamorales39692 жыл бұрын

    An appeal video would be great!!

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @nakisha1213
    @nakisha1213 Жыл бұрын

    So let's say the Pell grant is less then the school cost do you get that money left over or does the government get that back

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    The Pell grant will not cover all of the college costs. Aid will not exceed the cost of attendance. If any money is refunded to the student, it is to cover college-related costs including room, board, books, travel, etc.

  • @jaeandrewahn8790
    @jaeandrewahn8790 Жыл бұрын

    What is the difference between CARES Act Grant and Pell Grant? After filling out fasfa forms it said I was eligible for the Pell Grant but under financial aid in my student account it says that my school is offering me CARES Act Grant.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    The CARES Act is emergency funding provided for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student's cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care). It's not considered financial aid and typically there isn't an application but is automatically awarded to eligible students from schools that opted into the program, based on their EFC. It should be separate from the Pell grant.

  • @jaeandrewahn8790

    @jaeandrewahn8790

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheScholarshipSystem Thank you so much for the reply and the insight, very much appreciated! I felt stupid for asking this question haha, thanks again and thank you for the valuable information in both your response and your video! (:

  • @suannymolina580
    @suannymolina5802 жыл бұрын

    How is the Pell Grant distributed? I received $5,000 and the disbursed amount says $1,624 what is that mean?

  • @FAPro47

    @FAPro47

    4 ай бұрын

    Financial aid awards are split evenly between all the terms you are enrolled. Seems like your college is on the quarter system or something similar, because if you multiply $1624 x 3 it comes out to $4872 which is close to $5K.

  • @GlairGullwing
    @GlairGullwing2 жыл бұрын

    I am going to Apply to PELL GRANT, but I am very nervous about it.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can do this!!

  • @stelareally5311
    @stelareally53112 жыл бұрын

    Is the FASFA the same as pell grant? Like are they separate amounts of money?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    The FAFSA application asks for the family's financial situation and calculates the amount of Pell grant a student is eligible for. FAFSA just collects financial information and sends them to schools. FAFSA does not provide any money per se. Schools receive the FAFSA information and, based on the application, may provide additional financial aid based on their financial aid policies. The Pell grant is a federal grant and the amount shouldn't change from school to school.

  • @shontelatimalala2784

    @shontelatimalala2784

    Жыл бұрын

    Do I have to submit FAFSA application even though it says I’m award a spell grant on my school account?

  • @djcornredthegreat5043
    @djcornredthegreat50432 жыл бұрын

    We need that appeal video

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @rockyGonnaHurtYou
    @rockyGonnaHurtYou11 ай бұрын

    How does this work if I lost my job in the middle of the year? They keep calculating based on my income last year. I'm currently on unemployment

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    11 ай бұрын

    You will need to contact the school's financial aid office and explain your situation. You may need to file a Special Circumstance Letter. Check out our Financial Aid Appeal video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.htmlsi=aIC65gWPMnJNlcur

  • @rockyGonnaHurtYou

    @rockyGonnaHurtYou

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TheScholarshipSystem Thanks!!

  • @PIANOBARN
    @PIANOBARN Жыл бұрын

    Will it apply to schooling like AAPC ?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Generally if it is an accredited school, they accept the FAFSA. The best course of action would be to visit the financial aid office at AAPC.

  • @lisabradley6605
    @lisabradley66052 жыл бұрын

    What if I got accepted but it’s too much money for the certification that I want what should be my next steps to avoid any debt? It’s making me nervous to even start.

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely hit the scholarship applications hard!! We have an entire scholarship playlist you can check out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4R2vM1tpcexh8o.html

  • @ronnypham1581
    @ronnypham1581Ай бұрын

    My Parent has a buisness, they have two dofferent income, Should my Parent report the earn income from their buisnesses too?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Ай бұрын

    All business income is reported on the federal income tax return. That information will be automatically imported into FAFSA.

  • @JaniveMerritt
    @JaniveMerritt Жыл бұрын

    can you apply for pell grant for 6 month online course

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    The pell grant is applied for via the FAFSA application. If the school is accredited, it should offer federal financial aid, including the pell grant.

  • @cj8984
    @cj89842 жыл бұрын

    Can I get a pell grant and a student loan?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @joec369
    @joec369 Жыл бұрын

    My daughters was awarded $6,000 for the Pell Grant, but they have split it up $2,000 a semester including the summer semester. Problem is she is not going to summer semester. The school says she is out that money and they cannot apply it to the spring and fall semester. Is that true?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Schools do apply financial aid for each academic period (quarters or semester). For whatever reason, the school thought your daughter would be attending summer school. You will need to clarify this with the school's financial aid office.

  • @joec369

    @joec369

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheScholarshipSystem I contacted my daughter's school's financial aid office. I even talked to a supervisor. They told me the Pell Grant is always spread out over all three semesters. Not sure what is going on.

  • @gwendolyn.young808

    @gwendolyn.young808

    Жыл бұрын

    What a the Name of the school? Hope it’s not the Same one ; I’m having same issue 😊

  • @dezc.411
    @dezc.4112 жыл бұрын

    I need help A.S.A.P how do you move you pell grant to your new school, I DID NOT KNOW that you had to move it, I NEED HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEElp :(

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you update your schools in your FAFSA application, your new school should receive your pell grant information and should be able to apply it to your account. Follow up with your new school's financial aid office to ensure they have your FAFSA information...since that is how they know if you are eligible for the pell grant.

  • @mrshortdollars1005

    @mrshortdollars1005

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @gourzie
    @gourzie2 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video

  • @lan-phuongnguyen4304
    @lan-phuongnguyen43042 жыл бұрын

    What if we have 529 for kids?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    This depends on the balance! Of course, if it's a high balance, that will raise the EFC (explained in video) which will lower the chances of the pell grant. There are lots of strategies around maximizing aid with 529s. I recommending registering here for when we hold that free training in November! thescholarshipsystem.com/debt-free-degree-lab-waitlist/

  • @sophianguyen7
    @sophianguyen73 ай бұрын

    Hi, I have 2 kids. One is in 1st year and 1 in 12 grade. My account shows we received over $24k. Is that for 2 students or just the one that in 1st year? Thanks

  • @sophianguyen7

    @sophianguyen7

    3 ай бұрын

    Is the amount cover for his all terms in college?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    3 ай бұрын

    A financial aid award letter would show the amount for one student for the next academic year. Each student will get their own financial aid award letter. A new letter will be sent every year of school.

  • @maryam2657
    @maryam2657 Жыл бұрын

    Mam, I am a Bangladeshi university student.. Am I eligible for Pell grant? If I would eligible, how I apply?

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    The Pell grant is for US residents/citizens attending a US university/college.

  • @Rightbackatcha1313
    @Rightbackatcha1313 Жыл бұрын

    appeal video please!

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @financial_freedom_fighter
    @financial_freedom_fighter Жыл бұрын

    Would love an appeal video

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @kathyluebke3158
    @kathyluebke31582 жыл бұрын

    Appeal

  • @andrewclark9295
    @andrewclark9295 Жыл бұрын

    I applied, my girlfriend applied… we were both dependents of our family at the time. Neither of us got a single dollar of this money. We were both offered a 5,500 loan… that’s it. I know multiple people that made more money than my family and they still got pel grants. I did everything right… why…

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Investments and other assets are also taken into account. Parent and student amounts are weighted differently. It is hard to compare to another family without knowing the other details. Income is only one factor in determining financial aid.

  • @shoncoleman226
    @shoncoleman2262 жыл бұрын

    Appeal Video

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @biancaslife6106
    @biancaslife61062 жыл бұрын

    appeal please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! The appeal video is up! You can watch it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @brandypeters5860
    @brandypeters5860 Жыл бұрын

    Appeal please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Brandy - We have a few different videos on appeals - here's one to help you get started: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @pamelaransom5088
    @pamelaransom50882 жыл бұрын

    Fafsa

  • @serkeshiferaw3732
    @serkeshiferaw37322 жыл бұрын

    Blc am not smart 🤓 student

  • @leahsadetsky8210
    @leahsadetsky8210 Жыл бұрын

    Apeal Video Please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @lan-phuongnguyen4304
    @lan-phuongnguyen43042 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @middleagemuscle7064
    @middleagemuscle70642 жыл бұрын

    appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here you go! How to appeal financial aid: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html - Make sure to subscribe for future videos, too!

  • @gourzie
    @gourzie2 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @Xrayguy33
    @Xrayguy33 Жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @khalidmohamed4046
    @khalidmohamed40462 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here you go! How to appeal financial aid: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html - Make sure to subscribe for future videos, too!

  • @LovingKatina
    @LovingKatina2 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! The How To Write Your Financial Aid Appeal Letter is up already! Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @LovingKatina
    @LovingKatina2 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here you go! How to appeal financial aid: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html - Make sure to subscribe for future videos, too!

  • @sandysimpson3524
    @sandysimpson35242 жыл бұрын

    appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here you go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @crystalsanchez2711
    @crystalsanchez27112 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html

  • @cockyconnor9472
    @cockyconnor94722 жыл бұрын

    Appeal video please

  • @TheScholarshipSystem

    @TheScholarshipSystem

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5aV1LmugLK9eqg.html