If you are a student and your family income is at or lower than a certain level, you may be eligible for a federal Pell Grant. This is money given out for educational purposes and it does not have to be repayed. Be sure to apply early if you are hoping to get a Pell Grant for the upcoming school year, as funds can run out if you wait too long. Start by filling out a FAFSA and they will determine your eligiblity. Requirements for eligibility are:
Your Pell Grant Index (PGI) number must be low enough to meet required need standards, as determined by the government; the number is found on your SAR
You must be attending school no less than half-time
You must be working on your first undergraduate degree
You must meet all application deadlines
You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen