Can I use my Pell Grant for a Laptop?

Question

I am a Junior in College and finally applied for a Pell Grant. I know I will qualify for my grant. When I graduated high school, 2006, my father bought my laptop, well after 2 years of college, it is not in the best shape. I would like to buy a new one using my grant money. Can I do this?

Answer 1

YES, you can, its for your school.

Answer 2

It will cover tuition first then you can use it for whatever you deem worthy.

Answer 3

No. You don't receive a check for any financial aid money, it gets immediately applied to your school. If you get a refund, sure, you could buy a laptop.

Answer 4

if there is any money left after paying tuition, fees, books and school supplies then yes you can buy it

Answer 5

Since it is going towards your education, I do not see where it would be a problem.