Question about Pell grant disbursments?

Question

I just did my fafsa and my efc is 0. I know that means that I wont pay for much of anything. I want to know what happens if my tuition and books are less than the amount of money that was given to me. Do I get a check for the remainder? I heard that if the school gets the grant money directly, they would possibly use the remainder as bookstore vouchers. Personally, I dont want vouchers, I need the money. I will be attending Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, IN. I would greatly appreciate anyone helping me out. Is there an option that I could choose to get the money sent to me instead of the school. I have had too many issues with my other school getting the disbursment money and claiming that they received nothing.

Answer 1

With the pell grant, the money is given to the school on your behalf first, and once applied towards your tuition, the school will generally issue you any remaining amount.  The method of disbursement varies by school.  Some do checks, others now offer direct deposit.  

The pell grant is just that - a grant.  It does, however, need to be repaid if you drop out, or forfeit your classes somehow.

Answer 2

You can not get the money sent directly to you.  

If your Pell is more than the amount of your tuition and fees (and you have no book charges) then yes, the remaining will be given to you.

Answer 3

there is no way to have them sent to you.....it will go to the school....

but my school gives the remainder out in the form of checks or direct deposit.

Answer 4

WIth my school, they do half for Fall and half for Spring semesters.  Whats left after each semester I will get in a check to cover living costs like rent and everything. They will not give the Grants to you, they will only give them to the school.