Does anyone know the best way to get a government grant for school?

The best way is to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov). This is how you apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other forms of federal financial aid.

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program and is based on financial need. There is no minimum grade point average or other academic requirements, as along as the student attends an eligible school. Awards are up to $4,310.

The U.S. Department of Education determines eligibility based on your family’s answers on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit your FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.

If your child receives a Pell Grant, his or her school credit your college account with the grant amount, pay you directly, or both. The federal government guarantees that each participating school will receive enough funding to pay the Federal Pell Grants of all eligible students.

Eligible students:
-Student must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
-Student must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
-Student must have a high school diploma, GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program offered.