Federal pell grants?

Question

I recived a federal pell grant of $880 from my fasfa. I went to the school in which and had my money sent and they told me i was not eligable. I dont understand this because i recived an awards letter from them in the mail. I am exremely confused on what is going on and why they are saying i dont have it....then where did my money go? Can someone please help me.

Answer 1

Take the award letter you received from the school to them and ask them what it means often times people don't read the letters completely and miss vital information at the bottom.  Also be aware you must meet many many other eligibility requirements to get a Pell grant including having a high school diploma or passing an ability to benefit test, decent college GPA, not too many attempted hours, not defaulted on federal student loans, not bachelors degree already, and on and on.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Okay, some schools may offer you the award but only if you are going as a full-time student.  If you don't attend full-time, your award can be adjusted and in some cases, canceled.  Some schools even will offer it but the student has to accept it.  Like my work-study offer, I have three weeks from the date on the letter to accept it, meaning I have to find a work study job, have the paper work signed and turn it in or they will forfeit the award.  They usually include info on your awards on your letter.  If I were you, I would take the letter into the financial aid office and ask them what in the world is going on or what happened.  Someone there has to have an explanation.