EFC Pell Grant?

Question

I only had 21,000 dollars earned income this year and am considered to be independent because I am a veteran. I still was told my EFC was too high to get the Pell grant!! how is this possible? I know plenty of people who make much more who get this financial aid

Answer 1

First of all "financial aid" can can include more than the Pell grant.  Student loans are also financial aid and anyone can get them regardless of income.

Also, 21K for a single person is really not low.

21 K for a single mom/dad with 3 kids is.  Or the combined income of a married couple with 2 kids.  Every situation is different because everyones financial situation is different.  Total income is not really a good judge of getting a Pell.