Depends on the school and your financial situation. At community colleges, grants might cover everything. At expensive private schools, grants might cover 50-80% of costs. We help you understand what to expect at schools you're considering.

Maybe. If you're independent (over 24, married, have dependents, veteran, etc.), parent income doesn't matter. If you're dependent, some private grants don't consider income at all—they're based on essays, field of study, or other factors.

Yes, most grants require "satisfactory academic progress"—usually a 2.0 GPA minimum and completion of a certain percentage of classes. Some require higher GPAs. We explain requirements for each grant.

For high school seniors: Start in the fall, submit FAFSA by January 1st for priority consideration. For current students: Apply each year in January-February. For adults returning to school: Start 6-9 months before you plan to enroll.

Grants for grad students are limited but exist. We focus on fellowships, assistantships, and program-specific funding that functions like grants.

You won't qualify for federal grants, but many states and private organizations offer grants regardless of citizenship status. We can help you navigate those options.

Your school coordinates all aid to ensure it doesn't exceed cost of attendance. But often you can "stack" multiple smaller grants. We help you maximize total aid within the rules.

Red flags: Asking for money to apply, guaranteed awards, requests for bank account information. We only pursue legitimate grants from known sources.