It never really crossed my mind that I would apply for Pell grant.I do need a scholarship for my college education but I never really thought I would be qualified for it.I know fairly well that the process is very rigid and would cause a lot of trouble.But as time drew nearer and the need went stronger I pushed myself to try applying.

I checked on various scholarships being offered but one of the most tempting ones was that of the Federal government.The grant is a financial aid for those citizens who cannot afford to pursue a college education.The amount of assistance is really enough to breeze your way through college.However, the application process is quite rigid so I did have second thoughts.

A friend of mine was also applying and tried to convince me that it’s worth the try and that we’re going to do it together.So I decided to apply for Pell grant.

I did my application online.I downloaded and filled out the FAFSA form.After giving all the required information I mailed the form to the FAFSA address.The submission can also be done over the web but I still preferred the mailing option.

The eligibility to apply for Pell grant was not much of a problem for me.We had a low family income and it would surely make me qualified for the grant.Neither was I worried of citizenship since I was born and raised in the US.

After sending out the form I simply waited for the SAR or the Student Aid Report as to whether or not I was actually qualified for the grant.Soon enough I received feedback informing me that I’m qualified.I came to realize that it was not so hard to apply for Pell grant and it was all worth it.I’m currently receiving the financial aid and soon enough I will be graduating with the help of the Pell grant.