Find out if you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements to receive a Pell grant. The college you attend must participate in the Federal Pell Grant program and you must make under a certain amount of money a year to qualify. Head to ed.gov for a list of specific requirements.
Complete a FAFSA application to apply for a Pell Grant. You can either submit a paper form or apply electronically online. The FAFSA application contains a section to apply for a Pell Grant. Paper FAFSA applications can be found at your high school, college, library, and some community agencies.
Review the terms that apply to Pell grant recipients. There are certain rules that you need to be familiar with and follow in order to use your grant money.