<p>On the applications for Pell Grants, they ask for last year’s income. My income has dropped considerably . I know that if I put last year’s income on the form, I will be turned down. What do I do? or Who do I talk with?</p>
<p>Pell grants are driven by the information on the FAFSA. You don’t apply for a Pell grant. When you file the FAFSA, your FAFSA will state as to whether or not you are eligible for pell, An EFC of 0 would yeild you the maximum pell.</p>
<p>You cannot file the fafsa for academic year 2005-06 until 1/1/06. Even should you apply ED, you would get an estimated aid letter based on your 2004 income which would be amended once you fillout your financial info for 2005.</p>
<p>I have the same problem because I stated what I made last year which I was working 32 hours and more. Eventually, I’ll be dropping my hours to about 24 per week.</p>
<p>I just have to be honest and put last year’s income (approx.) but unfortunately, I was turned down for Pell and only got loans. Its hard to get Pell grants because you really have to be low-incomed to be picked. I qualified for the Pell grant but there’s a lot of students out there who are either not working or working very little hours. Your GPA plays a role too. Since the government only gives away certain amount of grants, its hard to get it. Try it anyways; there’s nothing to lose.</p>