Wikipedia disagrees: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pell_Grant
> Applicants must also sign a statement certifying that they will use the aid only for education-related purposes,
And
> Males between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service.
Not saying you're wrong, and I'd definitely love it if Wikipedia is wrong on this.
> Pell does not care how old you are, for example
CSN doesn't either AFAIK, only how many times you've been paid. According to WP Pell seems to have a similar policy.
Personal expenses while you are in school (including rent) count as an education-related purpose. See: http://pell-grants.org/what-the-pell-grant-money-can-be-appl...
These people are required to register for selective service anyway, though federal financial aid is used as a stick to enforce this requirement. See: https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration
> CSN doesn't either AFAIK, only how many times you've been paid. According to WP Pell seems to have a similar policy.
I think I am unclear on the difference between the "student allowance" and "study aid".
Wikipedia disagrees: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pell_Grant
> Applicants must also sign a statement certifying that they will use the aid only for education-related purposes,
And
> Males between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service.
Not saying you're wrong, and I'd definitely love it if Wikipedia is wrong on this.
> Pell does not care how old you are, for example
CSN doesn't either AFAIK, only how many times you've been paid. According to WP Pell seems to have a similar policy.