Need some help with a financial aid question?

zippo222
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:32:24 +0000

This might sound sort of ridiculous, but I’m really trying to save as much money as I can so I figure it’s worth looking into.

I live in a zero income household (no contributions from my family towards my education), but I have a sum of money in the bank. This money prevents me from receiving grants, like the pell grant. This is also the money I use to survive (food, housing, etc). and once it runs out, I will be in a more uncomfortable situation.

Is there any way for me to receive a pell grant while retaining this money? I don’t mean to come off as greedy or as a thief; I only wish to pursue fair, legal options (if they exist). The sum is between 25-30k, if that helps.

Thanks