How to Find Grants (for Women Returning to College)
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)., Apply for the Pell Grant.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This application can be completed at fafsa.ed.gov, and it allows you to apply for federally funded scholarships, grants and loans.
The FAFSA application takes into account your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
It helps you develop a plan of what you realistically can afford, helping you to apply for grants and loans that can fill in the gaps.
Some school financial aid offices may require that you file your FAFSA before applying for individual school grants. -
Step 2: Apply for the Pell Grant.
Grants worth up to $5,000 are given to students in financial need.
Although this is a general grant, it is the first one most students apply for.
Detailed Guide
This application can be completed at fafsa.ed.gov, and it allows you to apply for federally funded scholarships, grants and loans.
The FAFSA application takes into account your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
It helps you develop a plan of what you realistically can afford, helping you to apply for grants and loans that can fill in the gaps.
Some school financial aid offices may require that you file your FAFSA before applying for individual school grants.
Grants worth up to $5,000 are given to students in financial need.
Although this is a general grant, it is the first one most students apply for.
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