Who can get a PELL Grant?
The Pell Grant is a highly sought-after form of financial aid for one simple reason: it doesn't need to be repaid. The Pell Grant can be seen as a form of scholarship that pays off a portion of the tuition. A misconception about financial aid is that most aid comes in the form of loans that need to be repaid. While many financial aid programs are interest-bearing loans, there are also a wide variety of gift-grants available as well. […]