In order to receive a college grant like the Pell Grant to fund adult education, applicants must meet specific income guidelines. In most cases applicants who receive less than $20,000 per year will automatically qualify for a college grant. Applicants whose income exceeds $20,000 per year may not receive as great an amount of funds as those who have less income. Whatever amount the applicant is granted, it does not have to be repaid. The applicant is able to use the funds for tuition and other school expenses.
Once an applicant has been approved for a college Pell Grant, he must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better. He must also maintain a certain amount of college hours. The financial aid office at the applicant's desired college can advise him on what criteria an applicant would have to meet. In order to qualify for a college grant, an applicant also can't be in default on any previous school loans.
In order to qualify for a college Pell Grant, an applicant would have to have completed high school and received a high school diploma or GED. It is also required that the applicant be a United States citizen.
The college Pell Grant, once received, can be used to pay tuition, purchase books or pay for other school expenses. Individuals can qualify for up to $4,000 a year in college grants. In order to apply, college students can request an application at the financial aid office at their preferred college. The application requires that the applicant submit her financial information, such as bank account information, tax records and yearly income information.
If a student has a disability, he may qualify for additional funds. The disability should be indicated on the college Pell Grant application. In addition, if an applicant has a special medical condition that results in a large amount of medical bills, the granting agency takes this into consideration and may allot the applicant additional funds. The funds are directly deposited into the applicant's student account.