Jackie Said:

I need to know how pell grant works for community college?

We Answered:

Rafi:

Your financial aid is sent to the bursar's office at your community college. They'll take out what you owe for tuition and fees, and they'll pass the remainder on to you.

That money isn't a "surprise" gift - and you shouldn't celebrate and take it shopping. Your aid package was intentionally crafted to help you with the cost of other school expenses - beyond tuition and fees.

Your "overage" is supposed to be used to buy textbooks, school supplies and room and board, and to help you buy a computer and pay for gas or bus fare to get back and forth to school. Use the money wisely, because your school is pretty sure that you're going to need it for school-related things.

How much will you get to keep? Hmm...that depends on how many credits you sign up for each semester, and what your school charges for fees. Take a look at the bill that you get at registration, and subtract the $2050 in Pell money that you'll be credited for the Fall semester. That'll give you an excellent guess of how much you'll have coming your way.

Good luck to you!

Christina Said:

Is it better to get a student loan when going to a community college, or looking for grants instead?

We Answered:

always go for grants because you don't have to pay them back and going to a coummity is just the same as going to a four year collage but i'm glad you choose to go to college insted of the miltary i very proud of you evenb thogyth you did noy get finacal aid it ok but you should difenaly think about renting a apartment of campus e-mail i've got alot to tell you kitchen_cat_yellow@yahoo.com

PS: good luck

Maria Said:

Grants For Houston Community College?

We Answered:

universities.atwebpages.com - it provides some tips about applying to US federal and state grants for college students.

Elsie Said:

Where can a community college student get a grant to study abroad?

We Answered:

schools.medianewsonline.com - it provides some tips about applying to US federal and state grants for college students.