Does anyone know little you have to earn in order to get pell grants for college?

Answer 1

It is actually dependent upon several factors including parents income (if not a qualified independent student), your income, family size, number of exemptions on the 1040 form, home mortgage size, and family savings. There are financial aid estimators on several websites. However, I do recommend filing the FAFSA form because it can bring in need based scholarships from the college itself along with participation in the campus work study program for work experience and an income while attending college. I will list some other sources to locate money to attend college.

First, high school seniors can locate local and some state scholarships at the high school guidance office.

Second, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Third, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Less than $19k a year. Or get a good accountant that can hide most of your income. I know a guy in college that got Pell Grants but his parents lived in a million dollar home and he drove a very nice Mercedes around campus. He told me that his parents had very good accountants.

Answer 3

I don't know as it has been years since I applied for a pell grant, but I am sure you can go to google and look it up as I am sure that is something that is posted. Good luck on your education!!