Fill out the FAFSA as early as possible
Check your state’s higher education grant programs
Search your college’s financial aid office website
Apply for federal Pell Grants if eligible
Look for school-specific grants from your college
Search private scholarship and grant databases
Apply for grants from nonprofit organizations
Check professional associations related to your major
Look for grants based on income, merit, or identity
Submit all required documents before deadlines
Reapply for aid every year
Keep your grades up to maintain eligibility
Contact your financial aid office for grant opportunities