<p>Lulu…you are very misinformed. Please get your information straight. </p>
<p>First…the Pell Grant can be used to pay ANY costs. If the student has their tuition costs covered by a merit scholarship, they can use the Pell to pay for room/ board costs. If the student has a full ride scholarship that covers tuition/room/board/fees…they can STILL get the Pell grant if they are entitled to it. They can use It for books or transportation or clothing…anything. </p>
<p>Second. Please tell us what four year public university had a $5000 per year tuition cost. I’m sure this would be valuable information for many to have. </p>
<p>Third, this student can’t forget the $5500 Direct Loan. She will very likely NEED this loan to attend college…especially if she attends a four year residential college.</p>
<p>$5000 would likely cover the tuition cost at a community college. BUT community colleges don’t typically have dorms (yes, some do, but most don’t). </p>
<p>The very best scholarships are awarded by the colleges. </p>
<p>And some states do have grant awards for low income students.</p>